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c. 1300, 'free, liberal, generous;' 1540s, 'outspoken,' from Old French franc 'free (not servile); without hindrance, exempt from; sincere, genuine, open, gracious, generous; worthy, noble, illustrious' (12c.), from Medieval Latin francus 'free, at liberty, exempt from service,' as a noun, 'a freeman, a Frank' (see Frank).
Frank, literally, free; the freedom may be in regard to one's own opinions, which is the same as openness, or in regard to things belonging to others, where the freedom may go so far as to be unpleasant, or it may disregard conventional ideas as to reticence. Hence, while openness is consistent with timidity, frankness implies some degree of boldness. [Century Dictionary]
A generalization of the tribal name; the connection is that Franks, as the conquering class, alone had the status of freemen in a world that knew only free, captive, or slave. For sense connection of 'being one of the nation' and 'free,' compare Latin liber 'free,' from the same root as German Leute 'nation, people' (see liberal (adj.)) and Slavic 'free' words (Old Church Slavonic svobodi, Polish swobodny, Serbo-Croatian slobodan) which are cognates of the first element in English sibling 'brother, sister' (in Old English used more generally: 'relative, kinsman'). For the later sense development, compare ingenuity.
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Frank (n.)
one of the Germanic tribal people (Salian Franks) situated on the lower Rhine from 3c. that conquered Romano-Celtic northern Gaul c.500 C.E.; from their territory and partly from their language grew modern France and French. Old English franc, franca 'freeman, noble; Frank, Frenchman,' from Medieval Latin francus, a Late Latin borrowing of Frankish *Frank, the people's self-designation (cognate with Old High German Franko, the Latin word also is the source of Spanish and Italian names Franco).
The origin of the ethnic name is uncertain; it traditionally is said to be from the old Germanic word *frankon 'javelin, lance' (compare Old English franca 'lance, javelin'), their preferred weapon, but the reverse may be the case. Compare also Saxon, traditionally from root of Old English seax 'knife.' The adjectival sense of 'free, at liberty' (see frank (adj.)) probably developed from the tribal name, not the other way round. It was noted by 1680s that, in the Levant, this was the name given to anyone of Western nationality (compare Feringhee and lingua franca).
frank (n.)
short for frankfurter, by 1916, American English. Franks and beans attested by 1953.
frank (v.)
'to free a letter for carriage or an article for publication, to send by public conveyance free of expense,' 1708, from shortened form of French affranchir, from a- 'to' + franchir 'to free' (see franchise (v.)). A British parliamentary privilege from 1660-1840; in U.S. Congress, technically abolished 1873. Related: Franked; franking. As a noun, 'signature of one entitled to send letters for free,' from 1713.
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Frank
(frăngk)n. A member of one of the Germanic tribes of the Rhine region in the early Christian era, especially one of the Salian Franks who conquered Gaul about ad 500 and established an extensive empire that reached its greatest power in the ninth century.
[Middle English, from Old English Franca and Old French Franc, both from Late Latin Francus, of Germanic origin.]
frank 1
(frăngk)adj.frank·er, frank·est1. Open and sincere in expression; straightforward: made several frank remarks about the quality of their work.
tr.v.franked, frank·ing, 
franks1. a. To put an official mark on (a piece of mail) so that it can be sent free of charge.
2. To place a stamp or mark on (a piece of mail) to show the payment of postage.
n.1. a. A mark or signature placed on a piece of mail to indicate the right to send it free of charge.
2. A franked piece of mail.
[Middle English, free, from Old French franc, from Late Latin Francus, Frank; see Frank.]
Synonyms: frank1, candid, forthright, outspoken, straightforward, open
These adjectives mean revealing or disposed to reveal one's thoughts freely and honestly. Frank implies directness, sometimes to the point of bluntness: 'And yes, to be frank, the singing was atrocious' (Eileen Pollack).
Candid and forthright often suggest refusal to evade difficult or unpleasant issues: 'Save, save, oh save me from the candid friend!' (George Canning).'He wanted his countrymen to know the truth, and he was forthright about the challenges they faced' (Sean Hannity).
Outspoken usually implies bold lack of reserve: 'She is outspoken to the point of never holding back, on politics or much else' (Joseph Epstein).
Straightforward denotes directness of manner and expression: 'George was a straightforward soul....'See here!' he said. 'Are you engaged to anybody?' (Booth Tarkington).
Open suggests freedom from all trace of reserve or secretiveness: 'I will be open and sincere with you' (Joseph Addison).
These adjectives mean revealing or disposed to reveal one's thoughts freely and honestly. Frank implies directness, sometimes to the point of bluntness: 'And yes, to be frank, the singing was atrocious' (Eileen Pollack).
Candid and forthright often suggest refusal to evade difficult or unpleasant issues: 'Save, save, oh save me from the candid friend!' (George Canning).'He wanted his countrymen to know the truth, and he was forthright about the challenges they faced' (Sean Hannity).
Outspoken usually implies bold lack of reserve: 'She is outspoken to the point of never holding back, on politics or much else' (Joseph Epstein).
Straightforward denotes directness of manner and expression: 'George was a straightforward soul....'See here!' he said. 'Are you engaged to anybody?' (Booth Tarkington).
Open suggests freedom from all trace of reserve or secretiveness: 'I will be open and sincere with you' (Joseph Addison).
frank 2
(frăngk)n.Informal
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frank
(fræŋk) adj1. honest and straightforward in speech or attitude: a frank person.
3. open and avowed; undisguised: frank interest.
vb (tr) 5. (Telecommunications) chieflyBrit to put a mark on (a letter, parcel, etc), either cancelling the postage stamp or in place of a stamp, ensuring free carriage. See also postmark
6. (Telecommunications) to mark (a letter, parcel, etc) with an official mark or signature, indicating the right of free delivery
7. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) to facilitate or assist (a person) to come and go, pass, or enter easily
8. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) to obtain immunity for or exempt (a person)
n9. (Telecommunications) an official mark or signature affixed to a letter, parcel, etc, ensuring free delivery or delivery without stamps
10. (Telecommunications) the privilege, issued to certain people and establishments, entitling them to delivery without postage stamps
[C13: from Old French franc, from Medieval Latin francus free; identical with Frank (in Frankish Gaul only members of this people enjoyed full freedom)]
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Frank
(fræŋk) n (Historical Terms) a member of a group of West Germanic peoples who spread from the east bank of the middle Rhine into the Roman Empire in the late 4th century ad, gradually conquering most of Gaul and Germany. The Franks achieved their greatest power under Charlemagne
[Old English Franca; related to Old High German Franko; perhaps from the name of a typical Frankish weapon (compare Old English franca javelin)]
Frank
(Dutch fraŋk) n1. (Biography) Anne. 1929–45, German Jewess, whose Diary (1947) recorded the experiences of her family while in hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam (1942–44). They were betrayed and she died in a concentration camp
2. (Biography) Robert. born 1924, US photographer and film maker, born in Switzerland; best known for his photographic book The Americans (1959)
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frank1
(fræŋk)adj. , frank•er, frank•est,
adj.
1. direct and unreserved in speech: frank criticism.
2. lacking inhibition or subterfuge: frank curiosity.
3. unmistakable; clinically evident: frank blood.
n. 4. a stamp, printed marking, or signature on a piece of mail indicating that postal charges have been paid.
v.t. 5. to mark (mail) for transmission by virtue of a frank.
7. to facilitate the comings and goings of (a person).
[1250–1300; Middle English < Old French franc < Late Latin francus free, orig. Frank1]
frank′er,n.
syn: frank, candid, open, outspoken imply a freedom and boldness in speaking. frank implies a straightforward, almost tactless expression of one's real opinions or sentiments: He was frank in his rejection of the proposal. candid suggests sincerity, truthfulness, and impartiality: a candid appraisal of her work. open implies a lack of reserve or of concealment: open antagonism. outspoken suggests free and bold expression, even when inappropriate: an outspoken and unnecessary show of disapproval.
frank2
(fræŋk)n.
[1900–05, Amer.; by shortening]
Frank
(fræŋk)n.
1. a member of a confederation of Germanic peoples living on the right bank of the lower Rhine in the 3rd century a.d. and by the 6th century ruling most of what is now France, the Low Countries, and W Germany.
2. an inhabitant of the early medieval polities founded by the Franks.
3. (now in historical contexts) any native of W Europe.
Frank
(fræŋk, frɑŋk)n.
Anne, 1929–45, German Jewish girl who died in Belsen concentration camp in Germany: her diaries about her family hiding from Nazis in Amsterdam (1942–44) published in 1947.
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frank
Past participle: franked
Gerund: franking
| Imperative |
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| frank |
| frank |
| Present |
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| I frank |
| you frank |
| he/she/it franks |
| we frank |
| you frank |
| they frank |
| Preterite |
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| I franked |
| you franked |
| he/she/it franked |
| we franked |
| you franked |
| they franked |
| Present Continuous |
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| I am franking |
| you are franking |
| he/she/it is franking |
| we are franking |
| you are franking |
| they are franking |
| Present Perfect |
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| I have franked |
| you have franked |
| he/she/it has franked |
| we have franked |
| you have franked |
| they have franked |
| Past Continuous |
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| I was franking |
| you were franking |
| he/she/it was franking |
| we were franking |
| you were franking |
| they were franking |
| Past Perfect |
|---|
| I had franked |
| you had franked |
| he/she/it had franked |
| we had franked |
| you had franked |
| they had franked |
| Future |
|---|
| I will frank |
| you will frank |
| he/she/it will frank |
| we will frank |
| you will frank |
| they will frank |
| Future Perfect |
|---|
| I will have franked |
| you will have franked |
| he/she/it will have franked |
| we will have franked |
| you will have franked |
| they will have franked |
| Future Continuous |
|---|
| I will be franking |
| you will be franking |
| he/she/it will be franking |
| we will be franking |
| you will be franking |
| they will be franking |
| Present Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I have been franking |
| you have been franking |
| he/she/it has been franking |
| we have been franking |
| you have been franking |
| they have been franking |
| Future Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I will have been franking |
| you will have been franking |
| he/she/it will have been franking |
| we will have been franking |
| you will have been franking |
| they will have been franking |
| Past Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I had been franking |
| you had been franking |
| he/she/it had been franking |
| we had been franking |
| you had been franking |
| they had been franking |
| Conditional |
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| I would frank |
| you would frank |
| he/she/it would frank |
| we would frank |
| you would frank |
| they would frank |
| Past Conditional |
|---|
| I would have franked |
| you would have franked |
| he/she/it would have franked |
| we would have franked |
| you would have franked |
| they would have franked |
Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
| Noun | 1. | Frank - a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century European - a native or inhabitant of Europe Salian, Salian Frank - a member of the tribe of Franks who settled in the Netherlands in the 4th century AD |
| 2. | frank - a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll frankfurter, weenie, wienerwurst, wiener, hot dog, hotdog, dog sausage - highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings Vienna sausage - short slender frankfurter usually with ends cut off red hot, hot dog, hotdog - a frankfurter served hot on a bun | |
| Verb | 1. | frank - stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing stamp - to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something; 'a man whose name is permanently stamped on our maps' |
| 2. | frank - exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks let off, excuse, exempt, relieve - grant exemption or release to; 'Please excuse me from this class' | |
| Adj. | 1. | frank - 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' candid, forthright, free-spoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder, outspoken, plainspoken, blunt direct - straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action; 'a direct question'; 'a direct response'; 'a direct approach' |
| 2. | frank - clearly manifest; evident; 'frank enjoyment' obvious - easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; 'obvious errors' |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
frank
adjective1.candid, open, free, round, direct, plain, straightforward, blunt, outright, sincere, outspoken, honest, downright, truthful, forthright, upfront(informal), unrestricted, plain-spoken, unreserved, artless, ingenuous, straight from the shoulder(informal)They had a frank discussion about the issue.
candidreserved, shy, indirect, cunning, secretive, crafty, evasive, reticent, artful, inscrutable, shifty, underhand
candidreserved, shy, indirect, cunning, secretive, crafty, evasive, reticent, artful, inscrutable, shifty, underhand
2.unconcealed, open, complete, obvious, genuine, evident, utter, explicit, manifest, transparent, unmistakable, out-and-out, wholehearted, undisguised, dinkum(Austral & N.Z. informal), thoroughgoing, unfeignedwith frank admiration on his face
verb1.postmark, mark, stampThe letter was franked in London.
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frank
adjectiveManifesting honesty and directness, especially in speech:candid, direct, downright, forthright, honest, ingenuous, man-to-man, open, plainspoken, straight, straightforward, straight-out, unreserved.
Informal: straight-from-the-shoulder, straight-shooting.
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искрен
åbenhjertigfrankere
hreinskilinn
frankuoti
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damgalamakdürüstsamimî
Frank
1[fræŋk]N (Hist) → franco/a m/ffrank
1[fræŋk]ADJ (franker (compar) (frankest (superl))) → francoto be frank (with you) → para serte franco, sinceramente
frank
2[fræŋk]VT [+ letter] → franquearCollins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
frank
[ˈfræŋk]adj [person] → franc(franche)
to be frank → pour être franc, franchement
to be frank → pour être franc, franchement
vt [+ letter] → affranchir
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
Frank
frank
1adj (+er) person → offen; opinion also → ehrlich; comment, discussion also → freimütig; to be frank with somebody → ehrlichoroffen mit orzu jdm sein; he wasn’t very frank about it → er äußerte sich nicht sehr offen dazu; to be (perfectly) frank (with you) → um (ganz) ehrlichzu sein
frank
2vt letter → frankieren; (= postmark)letter → stempeln
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frank
1[fræŋk]adj (-er (comp) (-est (superl))) → franco/a, sincero/a, aperto/afrank
Frank Gore
2[fræŋk]vt (letter) →Frank Ocbc
affrancareCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
frank
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(frӕŋk) adjective saying or showing openly what is in one's mind; honest. a frank person; a frank reply. reguit صَريح искрен franco upřímný offen åbenhjertig ειλικρινήςfranco aval, avameelne بی شیله پیله vilpitön franc גְלוּי-לֵב स्पष्टवादी, सरल iskren, otvoren őszinte terus-terang hreinskilinn franco 率直な 솔직한 atviras atklāts; vaļsirdīgs terus-terang openhartigåpen, oppriktig, ærligszczery روک franco franc, deschis; sincer откровенный úprimný, priamy, obnovený odkritosrčen iskren rättfram, uppriktig เปิดเผย samimî, dürüst 直率的，老實的 щирий, відвертий بے تکلف، صاف صاف thành thật 直率的，老实的
verb
to mark a letter by machine to show that postage has been paid. frankeer يُعَلِّم رِسالَة بِالماكِنَة لِلدَّلالَة بِأن رَسْم البَريد مَدفوع таксувам franquear (o)frankovat einen Brief mit der Maschine frankieren frankere σφραγίζω γράμμα franquear frankeerima نشان یا مهر پست که نشان می دهد هزینه پرداخت شده frankeerata affranchir לְהַחתִים टिकट लगा, पत्र आदि पर टिकट छापना कि भुगतान कर दिया गया frankirati, poništavati poštarinu bérmentesít mencap merkja/stimpla með póstburðargjaldstimpli affrancare 料金別納郵便の印を押す (우편물에) 무료 송달의 표시를 찍다 frankuoti apzīmogot (vēstuli, pasta sūtījumu) mengecap frankerenfrankere oznaczać stemplem opłatę zryczałtowaną دليك يا بل شى بى ټكټه استول (په پوسته كى franquear a timbra франкировать ofrankovať frankirati platiti poštarinu frankostämpla ประทับตราให้ผ่านว่าได้ชำระเงินค่าบริการไปรษณีย์แล้ว damgalamak 在信件上蓋郵資已付印戳 франкувати ڈاک پر مہر لگانا đóng dấu hay dán tem trên (một lá thư...) để chỉ rằng bưu phí đã được thanh toán 在信件上盖邮资已付印戳，免费邮寄
ˈfrankly adverb reguit بِصَراحَه искрено francamente upřímně offen åbenhjertigt ειλικρινάfrancamente ausalt صادقانه suoraan sincèrementבכנות निष्कपटता से iskreno őszintén dengan terus-terang hreinskilnislega francamente 率直に 솔직히 atvirai atklāti; vaļsirdīgi secara terus-terang openhartigoppriktig; for å si det som det erszczerze په رو كه (ډانګ پييلى francamente franc, sincer откровнно úprimne, priamo na rovinu iskreno iskreno uppriktigt [sagt], ärligt [talat] อย่างตรงไปตรงมา açıkça, dobra dobra 直率地 щиро, відверто صاف گوئی کے ساتھ thành thực mà nói 直率地
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frank
a. obvio-a, rel. a una condición fisica presente.
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