Frank
/fræŋk/noun
A name or adjective referring to a person who is open, honest, and straightforward.
Did you know?The Franks were a group of Germanic tribes who played a crucial role in the fall of the Roman Empire, symbolizing freedom and expansion in medieval Europe.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*frankō
“A member of a free people or the concept of freedom.”
Old High German
OHG
frank
“Free, noble, or bold.”
Old French
OF
franc
“Free, noble, or of noble birth.”
Middle English
ME
frank
“Free, open, or unreserved.”
Modern English
English
Frank
“A term describing someone who is straightforward and honest.”
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