Frankian
Syllables: Fran·ki·an/ˈfɹæŋ.kɪ.ən/US/ˈfɹæŋ.ki.ən/
Frankian is the alternative form of Francian.
Meaning of Francian
Adjective (1)
Francian
- Of or pertaining to Francia.
- […] the Francian state.2019, Jozef Borovský, Chrysalis: Metamorphosis of Odium, page 134
Adjective (2)
Francian
- Francian-dialect; of or pertaining to the dialect of the langue d'oïl which developed in Île-de-France and Orléanais.
- Synonyms:
- Francien
- Of or pertaining to Anatole France.
- But it is to be hoped in view of [Anatole] France's qualities and influence, that something like an impartial evaluation of the man may ultimately be achieved. […] Mr. Dargan has "checked and verified with admirable patience every item of Francian lore," Mr. Michaud said[…]1945, Marjorie Rickard McEwen, Anatole France in the United States
Adjective
Frankian
- Of or relating to Anne Frank (1929–1945), German-Dutch diarist of Jewish heritage.
Forms of Frankian
| plural | Frankians |
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Origin of Frankian
From Frankia + -an.
From Frank + -ian.
Questions about Frankian
- What does Frankian mean?
- Frankian means of or relating to Anne Frank (1929–1945), German-Dutch diarist of Jewish heritage.
- What is Frankian the alternative form of?
- Frankian is the alternative form of Francian.
- What part of speech is Frankian?
- Frankian is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce Frankian?
- Frankian is pronounced /ˈfɹæŋ.kɪ.ən/ (UK).
Words near Frankian in the dictionary
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