Franco

[frang-koh; Spanish frahng-kaw]

noun

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.

Related formsFran·co·ism, nounFran·co·ist, noun

Franco-

a combining form representing French or France: Francophile; Franco-Prussian.

Origin of Franco-

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

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Examples from the Web for franco

Contemporary Examples of franco

But the film lags during long stretches—particularly in the middle, when Franco and Rogen are separated from one-another.
Sony’s ‘The Interview’: A Glorious, Patriotic, and Katy Perry-Filled Mess
Marlow Stern
December 24, 2014
Or perhaps Franco, meta-celeb extraordinaire, could star in the movie himself?
Kim Jong Un, Avert Your Eyes: Sony’s ‘The Interview’ Gets the Porn Parody Treatment
Aurora Snow
December 20, 2014
Then, Rogen convinces Franco to drink some contaminated water from a stream—which causes the 127 Hours Oscar nominee to dry-heave.
James Franco and Seth Rogen Get ‘Naked and Afraid’… And It’s Hilarious
Marlow Stern
December 8, 2014
Rogen refuses to share his toilet paper with Franco, and then they run into trouble starting a fire.
James Franco and Seth Rogen Get ‘Naked and Afraid’… And It’s Hilarious
Marlow Stern
December 8, 2014
One fan asks Franco, in severely broken English, for “advices” on becoming an actress.
James and the Giant Internet Company: Franco and AOL Get Kissy Faces
Amy Zimmerman
September 18, 2014

Historical Examples of franco

With the appearance of Franco at Cologne, there is something new in music.
A Popular History of the Art of Music
W. S. B. Mathews
Franco Sacchetti, nov. 109, where there is more of the same kind.
The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy
Jacob Burckhardt
Franco Sacchetti (nov. 151) ridicules their claims to wisdom.
The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy
Jacob Burckhardt
Franco turned to the men, crowding behind him, wide-eyed, silent.
Beyond Lies the Wub
Philip Kindred Dick
Franco joined the first mate at the bottom of the gangplank.
Beyond Lies the Wub
Philip Kindred Dick

British Dictionary definitions for franco

Franco

noun

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-

combining form

indicating France or FrenchFranco-Prussian

Word Origin for Franco-

from Medieval Latin Francus, from Late Latin: Frank

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Word Origin and History for franco

Franco-

word-forming element meaning "French," from Medieval Latin comb. form of Franci "the Franks," hence, by extension, "the French" (see Frank). Used in forming English compound words from early 18c.