frank

adjective
1

Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.

"May I be frank with you?"

2

Unmistakable, clinically obvious, self-evident.

"The research probes whether treating pre-diabetes with metformin can prevent progression to frank diabetes."

3

Unbounded by restrictions, limitations, etc.; free.

4

Liberal; generous; profuse.

5

Unrestrained; loose; licentious.

noun
1

Free postage, a right exercised by governments (usually with definite article).

2

The notice on an envelope where a stamp would normally be found.

verb
1

To place a frank on an envelope.

2

To exempt from charge for postage, as a letter, package, or packet, etc.

3

To send by public conveyance free of expense.

noun
1

A hot dog or sausage.

"Buy a package of franks for the barbecue."

noun
1

The grey heron.

noun
1

A pigsty.

verb
1

To shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram; to fatten.

noun
1

Obsolete form of franc, former French coins, moneys of account, and currency.

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