Freeman

See also: freeman

English

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Etymology

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  • Proprialisation of freeman. From originating as a freeman (instead of a serf, indentured, or some other status)
  • free + man. A surname taken up by freed slaves.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɹiː.mən/

Proper noun

Freeman (countable and uncountable, plural Freemans)

  1. (countable) A surname.
    1. An English surname from Middle English.
    2. A freed slave surname originating as an occupation.
  2. A male given name
  3. A number of places in the United States:
    1. An unincorporated community in Early County, Georgia.
    2. An unincorporated community in Kane County, Illinois.
    3. An unincorporated community in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana.
    4. A township in Clare County, Michigan.
    5. A township in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
    6. A city in Hutchinson County, South Dakota.
    7. An unincorporated community in Spokane County, Washington.
    8. A town in Crawford County, Wisconsin.
    9. An unincorporated community in the town of Langlade, Langlade County, Wisconsin.

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