Aretha 1942–2018, U.S. singer.
Benjamin, 1706–90, American statesman, diplomat, author, scientist, and inventor.
Sir John, 1786–1847, English Arctic explorer.
John Hope, 1915–2009, U.S. historian and educator.
a district in extreme N Canada, in the Northwest Territories, including the Boothia and Melville peninsulas, Baffin Island, and other Arctic islands. 549,253 sq. mi. (1,422,565 sq. km).
a town in S Massachusetts.
a city in SE Wisconsin.
a town in central Tennessee.
a town in central Indiana.
a town in SW Ohio.
a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “freeholder.”
Aretha (əˈriːθə) born 1942, US soul, pop, and gospel singer; noted for her songs "Respect" (1967), "I Say a Little Prayer" (1968), and, with George Michael, "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (1987)
Benjamin 1706–90, American statesman, scientist, and author. He helped draw up the Declaration of Independence (1776) and, as ambassador to France (1776–85), he negotiated an alliance with France and a peace settlement with Britain. As a scientist, he is noted particularly for his researches in electricity, esp his invention of the lightning conductor
Sir John . 1786–1847, English explorer of the Arctic: lieutenant-governor of Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) (1836–43): died while on a voyage to discover the Northwest Passage
Rosalind . 1920–58, British x-ray crystallographer. She contributed to the discovery of the structure of DNA, before her premature death from cancer
1250–1300; Middle English fra ( u ) nkelin < Anglo-French fraunclein, equivalent to fraunc free, frank 1 + -lein -ling 1; formed on the model of Old French chamberlain chamberlain
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Who the heck cares that you live in oakland ho ho kus or franklin lakes!!!
From New York Times ● Mar. 19, 2010
Restorer of Faith Shirley franklin isn't standard mayor material.
From Time Magazine Archive
With reporting by Eric Ferkenhoff Shirley Franklin / Atlanta Restorer of Faith Shirley franklin isn't standard mayor material.
From Time Magazine Archive
The franklin, with white beard and red face, has been lord of the sessions and knight of the shire.
From English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction by Coppee, Henry
He had gone to bring the good hermit the franklin told me, and would be back shortly.
From A Thane of Wessex by Whistler, Charles W. (Charles Watts)
“We believe issuers will become more cautious,” said Lukasz Labedzki, an analyst focused on fixed income at the Franklin Templeton Institute, on Monday.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
However, financial markets are by nature adaptive, and investors can adjust to the higher cost of short-term trading, said Marcus Weyerer, director of ETF investment strategy at Franklin Templeton.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Franklin created the beloved sitcom in 1987 and served as a showrunner until 1992.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Play LA 7v7 Flag Football Tournament Championship Game Final LB Poly 7 Franklin 6 Franklin scored on last play of game, went for 2 and the win came up short.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
In the Aurora, Benjamin Franklin Bache reprinted the old charge that Washington had been a traitor who conspired with the English government during the war.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
The summons were generally obeyed: the franklins swore allegiance to the new King and gave the required hostages.
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus
It was customary in those days to place boys with foster-fathers; prominent nobles or even plain franklins received princes into their households and regarded the charge as an honoured trust.
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus
The franklins were by their possessions fitted for becoming sheriffs, knights, etc.
From Franklin's Autobiography (Eclectic English Classics) by Franklin, Benjamin
“Ay, but,” said Wamba, “your chivalrous excellency will find there are more fools than franklins among us.”
From The Literary World Seventh Reader by Metcalf, John Calvin
Many magnates or sons of prominent franklins had fared to Canute on various errands; but all who came to King Canute were given their hands full of wealth.
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus
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