The Collaborative International Dictionary
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.]
Unbounded by restrictions, limitations, etc.; free. [R.] ``It is of frank gift.''
--Spenser.Free in uttering one's real sentiments; not reserved; using no disguise; candid; ingenuous; as, a frank nature, conversation, manner, etc.
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Liberal; generous; profuse. [Obs.]
Frank of civilities that cost them nothing.
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Unrestrained; loose; licentious; -- used in a bad sense.
--Spenser.Syn: Ingenuous; candid; artless; plain; open; unreserved; undisguised; sincere. See Candid, Ingenuous.
Wiktionary
a. (en-superlative of: frank)