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The term Frank in eastern Mediterranean countries was used, in various vernacular forms, to denote the Crusaders and their descendants, and the American surname may also be an Americanized form of such a form.English, Dutch, German, etc.: from the personal name Frank, in origin an ethnic name for a Frank.
adjective. verb. The definition of frank is a person who is honest and direct. An example of frank is someone telling a potential employee during the interview that they will get the job.Frank is defined as to send mail without paying for postage.erb. The definition of frank is a person who is honest and direct. An example of frank is someone telling a potential employee during the interview that they will get the job.