Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for FRANK, or FRANC
FRANK, or FRANC, n.
- An ancient coin of France. The value of the gold franc was something more than that of the gold crown. The silver franc was in value a third of the gold one. The gold coin is no longer in circulation. The present franc or frank, is a silver coin of the value nearly of nineteen cents, or ten pence sterling.
- A letter which is exempted from postage; or the writing which renders it free.
- A sty for swine. [Not used.] Shak.
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