a. (sb.) For earlier forms cf. FRENCH. [f. FRANK sb.1 + -ISH.]
1. Of or pertaining to the ancient Franks.
1802. W. Taylor, in Monthly Mag., XIII. 11/1. The French, through their Frankish ancestors [have] hacher.
1875. J. C. Robertson, Hist. Chr. Ch., III. 8. Leodegar was sprung from or 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, who kept | |
| Within well guarded walles, coyne, men and armes, | |
| Athwart the Frankish army might haue stept, | |
| Yet durst he not by warre to stirre vp harmes. |
1862. Fairholt, Up Nile, 52. Frankish gold has overridden religious prejudice.
3. sb. The language of the Franks.
1863. Miss Yonge, Chr. Names, i. 6. France kept Frank names, and clipped them while ceasing to speak Frankish, and using minced latin.
