Franco

¹

[ frang-koh; Spanish frahng-kaw ]

noun

1. Francisco, Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco-BahamondeEl Caudillo, 1892–1975, Spanish military leader and dictator: chief of state 1939–47; regent of the kingdom of Spain 1947–75.

Franco-

²

1. a combining form representing French or France:

   Francophile; Franco-Prussian.

Franco

¹

/ ˈfraŋko; ˈfræŋkəʊ /

noun

1. FrancoFrancisco18921975MSpanishMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: head of state Francisco (franˈθisko), called el Caudillo. 1892–1975, Spanish general and statesman; head of state (1939–1975). He was commander-in-chief of the Falangists in the Spanish Civil War (1936–39), defeating the republican government and establishing a dictatorship (1939). He kept Spain neutral in World War II

Franco-

²

/ ˈfræŋkəʊ- /

combining_form

1. indicating France or French

   Franco-Prussian

Other Words From

• Franco·ism noun
• Franco·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Franco¹

< Medieval Latin Franc ( us ) a Frank, a Frenchman + -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of Franco¹

from Medieval Latin Francus , from Late Latin: Frank

Example Sentences

With the added bulk of flanker Francois Louw and locks RG Snyman and Franco Mostert, the Springboks opted for six forwards on the bench and only two backs as an innovative way of maintaining their dominance up front for the entire 80 minutes.

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Then, the horror show that was South Africa’s second try when Franco Mostert fumbled a close-range line-out ball to Du Toit, who thundered through the gap.

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After the race resumed, a crash for Williams' Franco Colapinto led to a safety car.

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But the virtual safety car turned into a full one, and then as that led the field around, a red flag, when Williams’ Franco Colapinto became the latest of several drivers to crash in the slippery conditions.

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First the full safety car was deployed, to control the field as drivers fought their cars, then Franco Colapinto crashed his Williams through the kinks at the start of the pit straight on lap 32 and the red flag was thrown.

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