FRANK (drugs)
WordNet
adjective
(1) Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
"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"
(2) Clearly manifest; evident
"Frank enjoyment"
noun
(3) A smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
(4) A member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
verb
(5) Exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks
(6) Stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
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Etymology 1
From French franc, “free”, in turn from the name of an early Germanic confederation, the Franks.
Adjective
- Honest, especially in an manner that seems slightly blunt.
- May I be frank with you?
Noun
- Free postage, a right exercised by governments (usually with definite article).
- The notice on an envelope where a stamp would normally be found.
Verb
- To place a frank on an envelope.
- 1811, Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility, chapter 20
- “It will be so ridiculous to see all his letters directed to him with an M.P.—But do you know, he says, he will never frank for me?”
- 1811, Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility, chapter 20
Etymology 2
Shortened form of frankfurter.