'frankest' definitions:

Definition of 'frankest'

From: GCIDE
  • frank \frank\ (fr[a^][ng]k), a. [Compar. franker (fr[a^][ng]k"[~e]r); 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Free in uttering one's real sentiments; not reserved; using no disguise; candid; ingenuous; as, a frank nature, conversation, manner, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Liberal; generous; profuse. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Frank of civilities that cost them nothing. --L'Estrange. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Unrestrained; loose; licentious; -- used in a bad sense. --Spenser.
  • Syn: Ingenuous; candid; artless; plain; open; unreserved; undisguised; sincere. See Candid, Ingenuous. [1913 Webster]