Frank`al*moigne" (?), n. [F.
franc free + Norm. F. almoigne alma, for
almosne, F. aumône. See Frank,
a., and Almoner.] (Eng. Law) A
tenure by which a religious corporation holds lands given to them and
their successors forever, usually on condition of praying for the
soul of the donor and his heirs; -- called also tenure by free
alms. Burrill.