FRANK-ALMOIGN, old English law. This is a French law word, signifying free-
alms. 
     2. Formerly religious corporations, aggregate or sole, held lands of 
the donor, to them and their successors forever, in frank almoign. The 
service which they, were bound to render for these lands was not certainly 
defined; they were, in general, to pray for the souls of the donor; his 
ancestors, and successors. 2 Bl. Com. 101.