to free from servitude or slavery; to liberate (archaic or rare variant).
From Old French enfranchir, from en- (in) + franc (free), from Frankish frank meaning free. Related to 'franchise' and 'frank' (as in speaking freely).
This rare word reveals that 'franchise' and 'frank' (honest speech) share the same root meaning 'freedom'—when you're enfranchised, you gain not just rights but the ability to speak your mind.
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