Pronunciation: [sˈə͡ʊkmənɹˌi] (IPA) 
The word "Sokemanry" is spelled with three syllables: /soʊk/ /mən/ /ri/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound, like in "go" or "slow". The second syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound, like in "fun" or "hut". The final syllable has an "ry" ending, pronounced with an "uh-ree" sound like in "scenery". Sokemanry is an archaic term used to describe a feudal class of peasant landholders in medieval England.
Sokemanry is a term primarily used in medieval England to refer to a system of land tenure and the rights and responsibilities associated with it. It was a form of feudal tenure where land was granted to individuals, known as sokemen, in exchange for specific services or obligations.
In the sokemanry system, sokemen were granted a piece of land, which they were permitted to farm and use. In return, they were required to provide certain services or dues to their lord, who held ultimate ownership of the land. These services generally included agricultural labor, military service, or payments in kind or in cash.
The sokemanry system often formed the basis of the economic and social organization of medieval villages. Sokemen were typically of a lower social status compared to the higher-ranking nobles, but they held a higher position in society than peasants or serfs. They had more independence and enjoyed certain rights and privileges, such as owning property and participating in local governance.
Over time, the sokemanry system gradually evolved and became less prevalent as the feudal system changed. Many sokemen eventually became free tenants with more secure rights over their land, while others transitioned into the emerging class of yeomen.
Overall, sokemanry was a vital component of the feudal society in medieval England, organizing land ownership, labor obligations, and hierarchies of power.
The word "Sokemanry" has its origins in the Old English language. It is derived from the combination of two Old English words: "soc" and "man".
1. "Soc" (pronounced "sokh") refers to a specific type of jurisdiction or territory in the feudal system of medieval England. It denoted a district or area that was subject to the right of jurisdiction and taxation by a lord.
2. "Man" (pronounced "mahn") refers to a person, servant, or retainer, but in this context, it specifically refers to a freeman who held the rights and privileges related to the jurisdiction of a particular "soc" or district.
Combined, "sokeman" referred to a freeman who had certain obligations and legal rights within a specific "soc" or jurisdiction.
