Definitions for Franklin
ˈfræŋk lɪnfranklin

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Franklin, John Hope Franklinnoun

   United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

2. Franklin, Benjamin Franklinnoun

   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 (1706-1790)

3. franklinnoun

   a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Franklinnoun

   A one-hundred-dollar bill, which carries the portrait of Benjamin Franklin.

2. Franklinnoun

   Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American author, scientist, inventor, and diplomat, and one of the Founding Fathers.

3. Franklinnoun

   transferred from the surname, partly in honor of Benjamin Franklin.

4. franklinnoun

   A freeholder, especially as belonging to a class of landowners in the 14th and 15th century ranking below the gentry.

5. Etymology: From frankelein, from fraunclein, from fraunc, of origin, from * + -lein, from *, from -lingaz. Cognate with Franko, -ling. More at frank, -ling.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Franklinnoun

   A steward; a bailiff of land. It signifies originally a little gentleman, and is not improperly Englished a gentleman servant.

   Etymology: from frank.

   A spacious court they see,
   Both plain and pleasant to be walked in,
   Where them does meet a franklin fair and free. Fai. Queen.

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1. franklin

   A Franklin is a term originating from the Middle Ages, referring to a free landowner who was not of noble birth. The word 'Franklin' also represents an old unit of electrical charge. It is also a common surname and may refer to the well-known American polymath, Benjamin Franklin. It can also refer to several places named after individuals bearing the surname, including Franklin County or the city Franklin in numerous U.S. states.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Franklinadjective

   an English freeholder, or substantial householder

2. Etymology: [OE. frankelein; cf. LL. franchilanus. See Frank, a.]

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1. Franklin

   Franklin is a city in, and county seat of, Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. It is a southern suburb of Nashville. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a total population of 62,487.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Franklin

   frangk′lin, n. an old English freeholder, free from feudal servitude to a subject-superior. [Low L. francus, frank.]

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. franklin

   In the southern part of Tennessee, near the boundary-line of Alabama. A severe engagement took place here between the Union and Confederate forces under Gens. Schofield and Hood respectively, November 30, 1864.

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1. franklin

   Song lyrics by franklin -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by franklin on the Lyrics.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. FRANKLIN

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Franklin is ranked #251 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Franklin surname appeared 120,621 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 41 would have the surname Franklin.
   
   54.3% or 65,594 total occurrences were White.
   38.7% or 46,753 total occurrences were Black.
   2.7% or 3,353 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   2.7% or 3,257 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   0.8% or 1,001 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   0.5% or 651 total occurrences were Asian.

Matched Categories

1. • Historian
   • Landowner
   • Printer
   • Writer

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Franklin in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Franklin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Franklin in a Sentence

1. Jesse Jackson:

   Aretha Franklin kept right on singing.

2. Deputy Chief James Mill:

   When Ben Franklin saw the toys, Ben Franklin thought they all belonged to Ben Franklin.

3. Bill Clinton:

   It was Franklin Roosevelt who wanted to set up an organization that would police the world after the defeat of Nazi Germany, but the only way he could get Russia and other powers to agree to that deal, was if they had the ability to block any actions against themselves.

4. Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin:

   Both Lightfoot-Franklin and Both Lightfoot-Franklin husband reportedly called the campus and the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School Districts transportation department repeatedly. Where is he ? The school doesnt know. The transportation doesnt know, Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin said. So we were just riding around, looking for him. I didnt know where I was going. I just knew I would take the route to the school. PENNSYLVANIA GROUP DELIVERS THOUSANDS OF COOKIES TO FRONTLINE WORKERS DURING PANDEMIC After driving around theMiramesa neighborhood of Cypress, Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin received a notification that Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin Ring doorbell camera detected activity at Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin front door. I dont know if your mommys here. Is Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin usually here, baby ? asked a mystery woman who appeared at the familys front door with Colton. Do you know mommys phone number ? the woman said. According to a post shared by Lightfoot-Franklin on Saturday, the woman, identified as Kim, said she found Colton running frantically down West Road. She said it looked like he was running for his life, Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin said. Because it was Coltons first day back in the classroom, his teacher had placed a sticker with his address on his shirt. Kims daughter noticed the sticker, prompting her toput the address in her phone and found out she was about half a mile away. After driving towards his house, Colton began to recognize things and told Kim which way to turn. After waiting outside Coltons house, Lightfoot-Franklin eventually pulled up and proceeded to run and hug her son.The two mothersthen shared a hug. Theres nothing that we can do to repay her, like, she didnt have to stop. She couldve went on about her day. But she took the time to notice a little boy in trouble. Especially in this climate that were going through. Coronavirus. Everything. She took the time and risked her family being exposed to a stranger. She gave me a hug, knowing Im a stranger. That just shows that there are people still out there and compassionate that care about one another. We just want to thank her. I dont know what we can do, but I just want to formally thank her. Colton was back on the bus Friday, and he got off at the right bus stop to make it home before 5 p.m. Lightfoot-Franklin did not immediately return FoxNews request for comment. TEXAS PARAMEDIC RESCUES DOG THAT FELL OFF 70-FOOT CLIFF The Franklins reportedly have said the school district has apologized and is investigating to find out what exactly happened. But in a statement to KHOUfrom Leslie Francis, the school districtsassistant superintendent of communication and community relations, didnt acknowledge that.

5. Linda Solomon:

   She was the heart and soul of our city. She did everything for our city, she once said when I'm not on stage, I am Linda Solomon next door. I would see Aretha Franklin at Kroger's. I went to the cashier and said,' Did you see Aretha in the produce aisles ?' She said,' She's always here.' She was down to earth, she was unassuming, she was wonderful to work with.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Franklin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Franklin
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Franklin
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Franklin
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Franklin
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Franklin
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html
10. ^ Usage in printed sources
    https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Franklin