Franco
[frang-koh; Spanish frahng-kaw]
- 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.
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Franco-
- a combining form representing French or France: Francophile; Franco-Prussian.
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Origin of Franco-
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Examples from the Web for franco
Contemporary Examples
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 MessMarlow 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 TreatmentAurora 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.
Rogen refuses to share his toilet paper with Franco, and then they run into trouble starting a fire.
One fan asks Franco, in severely broken English, for “advices” on becoming an actress.
Historical Examples
With the appearance of Franco at Cologne, there is something new in music.
A Popular History of the Art of MusicW. S. B. Mathews
Franco Sacchetti, nov. 109, where there is more of the same kind.
The Civilisation of the Renaissance in ItalyJacob Burckhardt
Franco Sacchetti (nov. 151) ridicules their claims to wisdom.
The Civilisation of the Renaissance in ItalyJacob Burckhardt
Franco turned to the men, crowding behind him, wide-eyed, silent.
Beyond Lies the WubPhilip Kindred Dick
Franco joined the first mate at the bottom of the gangplank.
Beyond Lies the WubPhilip Kindred Dick
Franco
- 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
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Franco-
- indicating France or FrenchFranco-Prussian
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Word Origin
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.
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