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franker|ˈfræŋkə(r)|
[f. frank v.2 + -er1.]
One who franks a letter. Also, an instrument for franking postal matter.
1784Mrs. Boscawen Let. in Mrs. Delany's Corr. Ser. ii. III. 228 My son us'd to have the honour to be franker to your ladyship. 1818Miss Mitford in L'Estrange Life (1870) II. 35 He has the worst fault a franker can have; he is un-come-at-able. 1880Antiquary 25/1 The stamp may usually be depended upon to authenticate the autograph of the franker. 1925Glasgow Herald 5 Jan. 8 There are addressers, duplicators,..postal frankers and cheque writers. |