Frankfort
Americannoun
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a city in and the capital of Kentucky, in the N part.
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a city in central Indiana.
noun
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a city in N Kentucky: the state capital. Pop: 27 408 (2003 est)
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rare an English spelling of Frankfurt 1
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Scott Bagley, owner of Mulberry Woodworking in Frankfort, Ind., said he uses the company’s tried-and-true model every day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
The Frankfort Police Department, in Frankfurt, Kentucky, confirmed it recovered his body about two hours later.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2025
The Frankfort Police Department has said Hollon jumped out of the transport vehicle’s window.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2023
Known in Frankfort for a decade, Mr. Quarles has capitalized on longstanding relationships for support.
From New York Times ● May 1, 2023
It was my fault that I’d barged in on Momma and her fine lady friends who were visiting from Frankfort, even though I’d been told to stay out of the sitting room.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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