frankish

[US]/ˈfræŋkiʃ/
[UK]/ˈfræŋkɪʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. relating to the Franks, the Frankish language, or Frankish culture
n. the West Germanic language spoken by the Franks

Phrases & Collocations

Frankish kingdom

Frankish warriors

Real-world Examples

The Egyptian sultan Saladin had captured Jerusalem from the Frankish crusader states in 1187.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

They married Frankish women, adopted the French language, and soon started converting from Norse paganism to Christianity.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

With Aquitaine under control, the Frankish  Emperor, Charlemagne, set his sights on Spain.

Source: Charming history

This act established what the Frankish Emperors  would eventually call the Holy Roman Empire.

Source: Charming history

But when he overextended himself with an attack on the cathedral city of Chartres in 911, Rollo's forces were given a bloody nose by the Frankish magnate Robert of Neustria.

Source: The Economist - Arts

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