frank
frank Lexical Profile
frank Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.
"They had a frank discussion about the company's declining revenue."
Unmistakable, open, or clearly evident (especially in medical or clinical contexts).
"The patient presented with frank hemorrhage requiring immediate intervention."
• noun
North American An informal shortening of frankfurter, a smoked sausage made of beef or pork often served in a long roll.
"We grilled burgers and franks in the backyard for the summer picnic."
An official mark, signature, or stamp on a letter or parcel indicating that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.
"Members of Congress are permitted to send official mail under a congressional frank."
• verb
To stamp an official mark on a letter or parcel to indicate that postage has been paid or is not required.
"The office assistant franked the outgoing envelopes before taking them to the postbox."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French 'franc' (meaning 'free' or 'sincere'), which came from Medieval Latin 'francus', referring to the Franks, the Germanic people who conquered Gaul and were the only class holding the status of freemen.