Defn: To shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram; to fatten. [Obs.] Shak.
FRANK
Frank, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The common heron; — so called from its note. [Prov. Eng.]
FRANK Frank, a. [Compar Franker; superl. Frankest.] Etym: [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.
3. Liberal; generous; profuse. [Obs.] Frank of civilities that cost them nothing. L'Estrange.
4. Unrestrained; loose; licentious; — used in a bad sense. Spenser.
Syn. — Ingenuous; candid; artless; plain; open; unreserved; undisguised; sincere. See Candid, Ingenuous.
FRANK
Frank, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Franked; p. pr. & vb. n. Franking.]