Definition of Frank

1. Noun. A member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century.

Generic synonyms: European
Specialized synonyms: Salian, Salian Frank
Specialized synonyms: Clovis, Clovis I

2. Verb. Stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing.
Exact synonyms: Postmark
Generic synonyms: Stamp
Derivative terms: Postmark

3. Adjective. Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. "A point-blank accusation"

4. Noun. A smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll.
Exact synonyms: Dog, Frankfurter, Hot Dog, Hotdog, Weenie, Wiener, Wienerwurst
Generic synonyms: Sausage
Specialized synonyms: Vienna Sausage
Group relationships: Hot Dog, Hotdog, Red Hot

5. Verb. Exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks.
Generic synonyms: Excuse, Exempt, Let Off, Relieve

6. Adjective. Clearly manifest; evident. "Frank enjoyment"
Similar to: Obvious

Definition of Frank

1. n. A pigsty.

2. v. t. To shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram; to fatten.

3. n. The common heron; -- so called from its note.

4. a. Unbounded by restrictions, limitations, etc.; free.

5. v. t. To send by public conveyance free of expense.

6. n. The privilege of sending letters or other mail matter, free of postage, or without charge; also, the sign, mark, or signature denoting that a letter or other mail matter is to free of postage.

7. n. A member of one of the German tribes that in the fifth century overran and conquered Gaul, and established the kingdom of France.

Definition of Frank

1. honest and unreserved in speech [adj FRANKER, FRANKEST] / to mark (a piece of mail) for free delivery [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Frank

1. 1. A member of one of the German tribes that in the fifth century overran and conquered Gaul, and established the kingdom of France. 2. A native or inhabitant of Western Europe; a European; a term used in the Levant. 3. A French coin. See Franc. Origin: Cf. F. Franc. See Frank. The common heron; so called from its note. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Frank

frangible
frangipane
frangipanes
frangipani
frangipanni
frangipanni
franglais
frangula
frangulic acid
frangulin
frangulinic
franion
franion
franions
frank (current term)
frank (current term)
frank-marriage
Frank-Starling curve
frankable
franked
Frankenhauser's ganglion
Frankenstein
Frankenstein's monster
franker
frankers
frankest
Frankfort
Frankfort
Frankfort-mandibular incisor angle
frankforts

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