Frankish, a. (n.)
(ˈfræŋkɪʃ)
For earlier forms cf. French.
[f. Frank n.1 + -ish.]
1. Of or pertaining to the ancient Franks.
| 1802 W. Taylor in Monthly Mag. XIII. 11 The French, through their Frankish ancestors [have] hacher. 1875 J. C. Robertson Hist. Chr. Ch. III. 8 Leodegar was..connected with the most powerful families of the Frankish nobility. |
2. Of or pertaining to the Western nations.
| 1594 Carew Tasso i. lxxvi. 41 Onely the King of Trypoli..Athwart the Frankish army might haue stept. 1862 Fairholt Up Nile 52 Frankish gold has overridden religious prejudices. |
3. n. The language of the Franks.
| 1863 Miss Sewell Chr. Names i. 6 France kept Frank names..while ceasing to speak Frankish. |