Frank, v. t. To shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram;
to fatten. [Obs.] Shak.
Frank, n. (Zoˆl.) The common heron; -- so called from its note. [Prov.
Eng.]
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Frank (?), a. [Compar Franker (?); superl. Frankest.] [F. franc free,
frank, L. Francus a Frank, fr. OHG. Franko the name of a Germanic
people on the Rhine, who afterward founded the French monarchy; cf. AS.
franca javelin, Icel. frakka. Cf. Franc, French, a., Franchise, n.] 1.
Unbounded by restrictions, limitations, etc.; free. [R.] "It is of
frank gift." Spenser.
2. Free in uttering one's real sentiments; not reserved; using no
disguise; candid; ingenuous; as, a frank nature, conversation, manner,
etc.