The word frank comes from the name of the franks, a west germanic people who lived long ago See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. In the early middle ages the franks were in power in france
(it was from them that the country got its name, in latin francia.) There are five meanings listed in oed's entry for the word frank, three of which are labelled obsolete Francis albert sinatra (/ sɪˈnɑːtrə /
Honest, sincere, and telling the truth, even when this might be awkward or make other people… To be frank is to be honest Also, it's a hot dog If you're open, honest, and candid, you're frank — that can mean refreshing honesty or too much information
Frank also has some lesser known uses. Open and sincere in expression If someone is frank, they state or express things in an open and honest way They had a frank discussion about the issue
He now frankly admits that much of his former playboy lifestyle was superficial The reaction to his frankness was hostile. Frank / fræŋk / is a masculine given name. Definition of frank adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary
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