Freelanced

/ˈfriːlænst/ verb

Definition

Past tense of freelance; worked as an independent contractor on specific projects for different employers without a permanent job.

Etymology

From 'free' and 'lance' (a medieval mercenary's spear, from Old French). Originally meant mercenary soldiers, evolved to describe self-employed workers.

Kelly Says

The term 'freelance' comes from medieval mercenary soldiers who sold their 'lance' (spear) to the highest bidder—it's a surprisingly honest metaphor for modern gig economy workers selling their skills independently.

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