Inventor Credited for Bifocals and Lightning Rod

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Question

Inventor Credited for Bifocals and Lightning Rod

Answer

FRANKLIN

Word Meaning:

FRANKLIN — (historical) A freeholder, especially as belonging to a class of landowners in the 14th and 15th century ranking at the bottom of the gentry.

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