Pronunciation: [sˈɒkmɛn] (IPA) 
Socmen is a term that refers to a free man in medieval England who held a portion of land as a tenant. In terms of pronunciation, the word 'Socmen' can be broken down into two syllables: 'Soc' and 'men'. The 'Soc' syllable is pronounced as /sɒk/ with the 'o' sound as in 'hot'. The 'men' syllable is pronounced as /men/ with the 'e' sound as in 'pen'. When put together, the word is pronounced as /sɒkmen/.
The word "Socmen" is derived from the combination of two Old English words: "soc" and "man".
1. "Soc" refers to the Old English term "sōcn", which meant jurisdiction or liberty. In medieval England, a "sōcn" denoted a district or territory under the control or jurisdiction of a lord or a specific institution, such as a church. It was often associated with certain rights and privileges granted to the residents of that area.
2. "Man" is a generic term for a person or an individual, originating from the Old English word "mann".
When combined, "soc" and "man" become "socman". In medieval England, a socman (also spelled sokesman or sokeman) was an individual who held land or tenancy directly from a lord, usually within a territory or district known as a soc.
