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

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Frankish

Real power lay with the aristocrats, and eventually a new dynasty called the Carolingians took control of the Frankish kingdom.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023

Mr Frankish, 52, who owns Lawnmower Services, said he was happy to show people the carvings at his shop.

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2023

Mr Frankish said the business had been thriving until an Ikea store opened on the outskirts of Edinburgh at the end of 1999.

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