frank

Noun
  1. A member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century (synset 109708200)
    is a type of: european - a native or inhabitant of Europe
    subtypes: salian, salian frank - a member of the tribe of Franks who settled in the Netherlands in the 4th century AD
    specific instances: clovis, clovis i - king of the Franks who unified Gaul and established his capital at Paris and founded the Frankish monarchy; his name was rendered as Gallic `Louis' (466-511)
  2. A smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked;
    Often served on a bread roll (synset 107692347)
    is a type of: sausage - highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
    subtypes: vienna sausage - short slender frankfurter usually with ends cut off
    is a part of: hot dog, hotdog, red hot - a frankfurter served hot on a bun
    same as: dog, frankfurter, hot dog, hotdog, weenie, wiener, wienerwurst
Adjective
  1. Characterized by directness in manner or speech;
    Without subtlety or evasion (synset 300768027)
    "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"
    similar to: direct - straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action
    same as: blunt, candid, forthright, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
  2. Clearly manifest;
    Evident (synset 301623560)
    "frank enjoyment"
    similar to: obvious - easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
Verb
  1. Stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing (synset 201276668)
    is a type of: stamp - to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something
    same as: postmark
  2. Exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks (synset 200895601)
    is a type of: excuse, exempt, let off, relieve - grant exemption or release to

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