Frank
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9.8
A group of people from northern Europe who settled parts of the Roman Empire and gave their name to France
- noun
- /fræŋk/
:
franco
- In the 4th century, the Franks invaded territories that were part of the Roman Empire.
- franks and beans
Examples
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The Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs, the Franks and the Turks all vied for it.
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The Franks were a powerful tribe that played a significant role in the history of Europe.
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The early Franks established settlements that eventually gave rise to the nation of France.
Compounds
frank breech
- Specialized
9.3
A baby before birth with its bottom nearest the birth canal and legs straight up near the head
9.9
A member of an early group of Franks who settled in the Netherlands in the fourth century
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Frank was the name of an old German people who moved into parts of the Roman world and built a powerful kingdom. They gave their name to France, so when you see Frank think of the people who helped create that country.