Word Meaning

franks definition and meaning

n. A pigsty.
v. t. To shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram; to fatten.
n. The common heron; -- so called from its note.
n. Unbounded by restrictions, limitations, etc.; free.
n. Free in uttering one's real sentiments; not reserved; using no disguise; candid; ingenuous; as, a frank nature, conversation, manner, etc.
n. Liberal; generous; profuse.
n. Unrestrained; loose; licentious; -- used in a bad sense.
v. t. To send by public conveyance free of expense.
v. t. To extempt from charge for postage, as a letter, package, or packet, etc.
a. 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.
a. A member of one of the German tribes that in the fifth century overran and conquered Gaul, and established the kingdom of France.
a. A native or inhabitant of Western Europe; a European; -- a term used in the Levant.
a. A French coin. See Franc.

Crossword clues for franks

- Forthright
- Open in opinions
- Postmarks