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The precise origin of the term ''fidascun'' is not entirely clear. It first appears in the 6th century in [[Vulso]]'s [[On Gaullica]] but is used primarily to anachronistically describe members of the ''{{wp|equites}}'' class in its {{wp|Latin language|Solarian}} form ''filius aliquid'' (lit. 'son of something/anyone'; in {{wp|Vulgar Latin|Vulgar Solarian}}: ''filis dē alicunus''). This became ''fils d'aucun'' in {{wp|Old French|Old Gaullican}}, typically rendered in the variant form ''fiz d'ascun'' by most contemporary authors, and was later contracted to ''fidascun'' or some variant. | The precise origin of the term ''fidascun'' is not entirely clear. It first appears in the 6th century in [[Vulso]]'s [[On Gaullica]] but is used primarily to anachronistically describe members of the ''{{wp|equites}}'' class in its {{wp|Latin language|Solarian}} form ''filius aliquid'' (lit. 'son of something/anyone'; in {{wp|Vulgar Latin|Vulgar Solarian}}: ''filis dē alicunus''). This became ''fils d'aucun'' in {{wp|Old French|Old Gaullican}}, typically rendered in the variant form ''fiz d'ascun'' by most contemporary authors, and was later contracted to ''fidascun'' or some variant. | ||
In southern Gaullica and [[Champania]] this class was also known as ''hètruric'', believed to come from ''Etrurico'' ("etrurian"), and was initially a term for landed knights before becoming synonymous with, and subsumed by, ''fidascun''. Neither term was used in the [[Kingdom of Kasavy]] which lacked the institution. | |||
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Revision as of 17:20, 30 October 2021
A Fidascun is a member of Gaullican or Satucine nobility without title or associated land. Originating in the Verliquioan Empire, they are most well-known for their prevalence during the Early Modern period. In both periods they were characterised by exemption from taxation, and authorisation to carry a coat of arms and be counted upon the registers as nobility. This exemption ended in 1865, and no further creations took place. Their status is no longer recognised in Gaullica and Cassier, while Satucin passed legislation in 2018 recognising their status as nobility without privileges.
Etymology
The precise origin of the term fidascun is not entirely clear. It first appears in the 6th century in Vulso's On Gaullica but is used primarily to anachronistically describe members of the equites class in its Solarian form filius aliquid (lit. 'son of something/anyone'; in Vulgar Solarian: filis dē alicunus). This became fils d'aucun in Old Gaullican, typically rendered in the variant form fiz d'ascun by most contemporary authors, and was later contracted to fidascun or some variant.
In southern Gaullica and Champania this class was also known as hètruric, believed to come from Etrurico ("etrurian"), and was initially a term for landed knights before becoming synonymous with, and subsumed by, fidascun. Neither term was used in the Kingdom of Kasavy which lacked the institution.