frank

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
  2. noun a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
  3. verb stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing

Etymology

From Middle English frank, from Old French franc (“free”), in turn from the name of an early Germanic confederation, the Franks, from Proto-West Germanic *frankō (“javelin, spear”). Doublet of Frank, franc, and farang.

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