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franks

The correct spelling is franks.

How to pronounce franks

noun

Say it like: Fra-nks

The correct spelling is franks. Free postage, a right exercised by governments (usually with definite article). For example: "Buy a package of franks for the barbecue."

Usage Examples

Buy a package of franks for the barbecue.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Free postage, a right exercised by governments (usually with definite article).
  2. 2.The notice on an envelope where a stamp would normally be found.
  3. 3.A hot dog or sausage.
  4. 4.The grey heron.
  5. 5.A pigsty.

verb

  1. 1.To place a frank on an envelope.
  2. 2.To exempt from charge for postage, as a letter, package, or packet, etc.
  3. 3.To send by public conveyance free of expense.
  4. 4.To shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram; to fatten.

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