FRANKS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Frank

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

early 18th century: from frank, an early sense being ‘free of obligation’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: fraŋk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

stamp an official mark on (a letter or parcel) to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid

Short Definition:

stamp official mark on letter or parcel

Examples:
  • each cover will be franked with a specially designed postmark
  • the letter is franked 30 centavos

Word: Frank

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

formerly as a superscribed signature of an eminent person entitled to send letters free of charge

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: fraŋk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an official mark or signature on a letter or parcel, indicating that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

Short Definition:

franking mark on letter or parcel

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