The Word ‘Freelancer’ Originates with Medieval Mercenaries

While the term freelancer was coined in the 19th century, freelancing mercenaries have been a reality of warfare throughout history. In the image, tournament lancers from the Album of Tournaments and Parades in Nuremberg. Source: Met Museum / Public domain

Even though the word freelancer often feels omnipresent, very few know its etymology. In fact, freelancers have been around for a long time.

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