Frankish

[ frang-kish ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Franks.

noun

1. the West Germanic language of the ancient Franks; Old Franconian. Frank ¹( def 1 ).

Frankish

/ ˈfræŋkɪʃ /

noun

1. the ancient West Germanic language of the Franks, esp the dialect that contributed to the vocabulary of modern French See also Franconian Old High German

adjective

1. of or relating to the Franks or their language

Word History and Origins

Origin of Frankish¹

First recorded in 1585–95; Frank + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

Verona Frankish, chief executive of online estate agent Yopa, said the changes "will certainly light a fire under those buyers currently progressing through the transaction process, or considering a purchase this side of Christmas".

From BBC

The local magistrates had become increasingly nervous of invasion by the Seljuk Turks or even Frankish armies all the way from the western edge of the world.

From Literature

For 17 years, Daren Frankish has been suffering from headaches so agonising they leave him screaming and banging his head off walls.

From BBC

Mr Frankish, 52, who owns Lawnmower Services, said he was happy to show people the carvings at his shop.

From BBC

Mr Frankish said the business had been thriving until an Ikea store opened on the outskirts of Edinburgh at the end of 1999.

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