Frankish

American  

[frang-kish] / ˈfræŋ kɪʃ /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Franks.

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noun

1. the West Germanic language of the ancient Franks; Old Franconian.

Frankish British  

/ ˈfræŋkɪʃ /

noun

1. the ancient West Germanic language of the Franks, esp the dialect that contributed to the vocabulary of modern French See also Franconian Old High German

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Franks or their language

Etymology

Origin of Frankish

First recorded in 1585–95; Frank + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

Verona Frankish, chief executive of online estate agent Yopa, said the changes "will certainly light a fire under those buyers currently progressing through the transaction process, or considering a purchase this side of Christmas".

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024

A one-time ally of the Roman Empire, the Frankish kingdom eventually expelled the Romans and ruled the region in some form until the ninth century.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Tom Frankish, 75, has owned Lawnmower Services in the lane since 1974.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2023

This was a reference to the Battle of Tours — in the year 732, when a Frankish Christian ruler defeated an army of Moors invading from Spain.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2022

The local magistrates had become increasingly nervous of invasion by the Seljuk Turks or even Frankish armies all the way from the western edge of the world.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri