What is a 'Frankhouse' in Medieval Ireland?

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¿Qué es un 'Frankhouse' en el mundo medieval?

O que é uma "Frankhouse" no Mundo Medieval?

Qu'est-ce qu'un « Frankhouse » dans le monde médiéval ?

Is a Frankhouse or Frank House (owned by the Knights Hospitaller) the same as a Liber Hospes? What was their structure, function, management?

Thomas McCloughlin

No answers yet, so what, in your view, does the appellation 'Frank' mean? Is it a derogatory term or a term of endearment? Or a nickname. The Byzantines sometimes called westerners Franks (or Latins), but that's the only lead.

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