franks

noun

a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked

a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

verb

exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks

stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing

adjective

clearly manifest

characterized by directness in manner or speech

Roots

francusfrank- · Latin · free

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