a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

[ Syn: frank ]

a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

[ Syn: frankfurter , hotdog , hot dog , dog , wiener , wienerwurst , weenie ]

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; blunt talking and straight shooting; a blunt New England farmer; I gave them my candid opinion; forthright criticism; a forthright approach to the problem; tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank; it is possible to be outspoken without being rude; plainspoken and to the point; a point-blank accusation

[ Syn: blunt , candid , forthright , free-spoken , outspoken , plainspoken , point-blank , straight-from-the-shoulder ]

clearly manifest; evident; frank enjoyment'

stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing

[ Syn: postmark ]

exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks