frank \frank\ (fr[a^][ng]k), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {franked} (fr[a^][ng]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. {franking}.] 1. To send by public conveyance free of expense. --Dickens. [1913 Webster] 2. To extempt from charge for postage, as a letter, package, or packet, etc. [1913 Webster]
Franking \Frank"ing\, n. (Carp.) A method of forming a joint at the intersection of window-sash bars, by cutting away only enough wood to show a miter. [1913 Webster]