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frank

UK/ˈfɹæŋk/ US/ˈfɹʷæŋk/ very common uk
adjective (2) noun (2) verb (2)

adjective

1.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

  • “blunt talking and straight shooting”
  • “a blunt New England farmer”
  • “I gave them my candid opinion”
  • “forthright criticism”
  • “a forthright approach to the problem”
  • “tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank”
  • “it is possible to be outspoken without being rude”
  • “plainspoken and to the point”
  • “a point-blank accusation”
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2.

clearly manifest; evident

  • “frank enjoyment”
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noun

1.

a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

2.

a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

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verb

1.

stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing

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2.

exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks

Origin

From Middle English Frank, partially from Old English Franca (“a Frank”); and partially from Old French Franc, and/or Latin Francus (“a Frank”), from Frankish *Franko (“a Frank”); both maybe from Proto-Germanic *frankô (“javelin”). Cognate with Old High German Franko (“a Frank”), Old English franca (“spear, javelin”). Compare Saxon, ultimately a derivative of Proto-Germanic *sahsą (“knife, dagger”). Doublet of franc, frank, and farang.

Phrases

  • frank bank
  • Frank-Tamm formula
  • Frank-ter Haar syndrome
  • to be frank

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