FRANK

frank,adj.[Law French] Hist. Free. — Also spelled fraunc; fraunche; fraunke.

frank,n.1. (cap.) A member of the Germanic people who conquered Gaul in the 6th century. •

France received its name from the Franks. 2. A signature, stamp, or mark affixed to mail as a

substitute for postage. [Cases: Postal Service 15. C.J.S. Postal Service and Offenses Against

Postal Laws §§ 18–19.] 3. The privilege of sending certain mail free of charge, accorded to certain

government officials, such as members of Congress and federal courts. — Also termed (in sense 3)

franking privilege. [Cases: United States 12. C.J.S. United States §§ 27–28.] — frank,vb.[Blacks Law 8th]