Do You Know Frank?

Have you ever looked up “Frank” in the dictionary? I hadn’t, but thought I had a good grasp on the meaning. Besides, why would you ever look up “Frank” in the dictionary? Here’s why. I am testing this out for sure.

frank1 /fræŋk/ adjective, -er, -est, noun, verb
–adjective
1. direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere: Her criticism of my work was frank but absolutely fair.
2. without inhibition or subterfuge; direct; undisguised: a frank appeal for financial aid.
3. Pathology. unmistakable; clinically evident: frank blood.
4. Archaic. liberal or generous.
5. Obsolete. free.
–noun
6. a signature or mark affixed by special privilege to a letter, package, or the like to ensure its transmission free of charge, as by mail.
7. the privilege of franking letters, packages, etc.
8. a franked letter, package, etc.
–verb (used with object)
9. to mark (a letter, package, etc.) for transmission free of the usual charge, by virtue of official or special privilege; send free of charge, as mail.
10. to convey (a person) free of charge.
11. to enable to pass or go freely: to frank a visitor through customs.
12. to facilitate the comings and goings of (a person), esp. in society: A sizable inheritance will frank you faster than anything else.
13. to secure exemption for.
14. Carpentry. to assemble (millwork, as sash bars) with a miter joint through the moldings and a butt joint or mortise-and-tenon joint for the rest.

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