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Franco

1

[frang-koh, frahng-kaw]

noun

  1. Francisco, Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco-BahamondeEl Caudillo, 1892–1975, Spanish military leader and dictator: chief of state 1939–47; regent of the kingdom of Spain 1947–75.



Franco-

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  1. a combining form representing French or France:

    Francophile; Franco-Prussian.

Franco

1

/ ˈfraŋko, ˈfræŋkəʊ /

noun

  1. Francisco (franˈθisko), called el Caudillo. 1892–1975, Spanish general and statesman; head of state (1939–1975). He was commander-in-chief of the Falangists in the Spanish Civil War (1936–39), defeating the republican government and establishing a dictatorship (1939). He kept Spain neutral in World War II

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Franco-

2

/ ˈڰæŋəʊ- /

combining form

  1. indicating France or French

    Franco-Prussian

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Other Word Forms

  • Francoism noun
  • Francoist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Franco1

< Medieval Latin Franc ( us ) a Frank, a Frenchman + -o-
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Franco1

from Medieval Latin Francus , from Late Latin: Frank
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Example Sentences

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“Kelly’s behavior is one of the most interesting topics to discuss because it’s still a mystery to this day,” Franco says, recalling Bensimon’s assertion that Frankel was trying to kill her.

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Franco agreed, saying he had fun sourcing artwork from Black artists that matched Ingerslev’s color palette and also contained themes pertinent to the show.

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As the party rages on, Dave Franco gets in on the action as a party-hardy version of himself, hilariously sending up his party bro persona from movies like "Neighbors" and "21 Jump Street."

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Franco Baresi used to break lines some 40 years ago, while in England Rio Ferdinand became renowned for this feature of his game in the 2000s.

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Alfie Franco, 20, of The Crescent, Kirkburton, appeared at Leeds Crown Court earlier charged with murdering the teenager and possessing a knife in a public place.

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