Francis

American  

[fran-sis] / ˈfræn sɪs /

noun

1. a male given name: from an Old French word meaning “Frenchman.”

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Francis British  

/ ˈfrɑːnsɪs /

noun

1. Dick , full name Richard Stanley Francis . 1920–2010, British thriller writer, formerly a champion jockey. His books include Dead Cert (1962), The Edge (1988), and Come to Grief (1995)

2. Sir Philip . 1740–1818, British politician; probable author of the Letters of Junius (1769–72). He played an important part in the impeachment of Warren Hastings (1788–95)

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Francis

"There are very unique species in the area that need to be protected, including the guitarfish," said University of Ghana's Francis Nunoo, a professor in fisheries science.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

The boat launched from near the St. Francis Yacht Club, and it is currently unclear what caused it to capsize.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

Willey wrote a book on the late pontiff - The promise of Francis: The man, the Pope, and the challenge of change - which he presented to Francis in 2016.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Mr. Cowie is a film historian who has written books on Ingmar Bergman, Akira Kurosawa, and Francis Ford Coppola.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

“Yes,” said Francis in what I thought a bored tone, as he held out Camilla’s chair and then slid into his own.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt