Frank ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Frank ( noun )

1. A free postal franking privilege.
2. A frankfurter or hot dog.
3. An honest and direct way of communicating or expressing oneself.

Origin:

From middle english frank, franke, from old french franc (“free, sincere, open”), from frankish *frank (“free”), from proto-germanic *frankaz (“free, brave, bold”), from proto-indo-european *prenk- (“to cut, strike”).

Examples:

1. The senator used his frank to send the letter for free.
2. I had a frank with mustard and relish for lunch.
3. I appreciate your frankness with me.
4. His frank admission of guilt earned him a reduced sentence.
5. The frank discussion helped us resolve the conflict.

(As an adjective)

Frank ( adjective )

1. A free postal franking privilege.
2. A frankfurter or hot dog.
3. An honest and direct way of communicating or expressing oneself.

Origin:

From middle english frank, franke, from old french franc (“free, sincere, open”), from frankish *frank (“free”), from proto-germanic *frankaz (“free, brave, bold”), from proto-indo-european *prenk- (“to cut, strike”).

Examples:

1. The senator used his frank to send the letter for free.
2. I had a frank with mustard and relish for lunch.
3. I appreciate your frankness with me.
4. His frank admission of guilt earned him a reduced sentence.
5. The frank discussion helped us resolve the conflict.