franklin


Definition: Meaning of, franklin in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfraŋklɪn /

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franklin franklins
  1. 14th and 15th centuries a landowner who was free but not of noble birth
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Franklin


Definition: Meaning of, Franklin in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfræŋklɪn /

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Franklin franklins
  1. born in 1915 united States historian noted for studies of Black American history
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  2. 1706-1790 printer whose success as an author led him to take up politics; he helped draw up the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; he played a major role in the American Revolution and negotiated French support for the colonists; as a scientist he is remembered particularly for his research in electricity
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Franklin used in phrases

  • Benjamin Franklin (noun)
    1. 1706-1790 printer whose success as an author led him to take up politics; he helped draw up the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; he played a major role in the American Revolution and negotiated French support for the colonists; as a scientist he is remembered particularly for his research in electricity
  • Benjamin Franklin Bridge (noun)
    1. a suspension bridge across the Delaware River
  • Charles Franklin Kettering (noun)
    1. 1876-1958 including the electric starter united States electrical engineer who made numerous automotive improvements
  • Edward Franklin Albeen (noun)
    1. 1928- united States dramatist
  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt (noun)
    1. 1882-1945 32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II
  • Franklin Pierce (noun)
    1. 1804-1869 14th President of the United States
  • Franklin Roosevelt (noun)
    1. 1882-1945 32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II
  • Franklin, Benjamin
    1. (1706-90) a US politician, writer, and scientist. Franklin was involved in writing the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE and the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES . He is famous for proving that LIGHTNING is a form of electricity by doing a scientific test in which he flew a KITE during a storm, and he invented the LIGHTNING conductor . He also wrote Poor Richard's Almanack (1732-57).
  • Gustavus Franklin Swift (noun)
    1. 1839-1903 united States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railway cars
  • John Hope Franklin (noun)
    1. born in 1915 united States historian noted for studies of Black American history
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