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Franking

a frank

also: frank

The privilege, held by Members of Parliament and certain officials, of signing a letter to send it through the post free of charge; securing 'a frank' from an acquaintance is a running practical concern throughout the correspondence.

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Mentioned in 5 works (5 mentions)

To Cassandra, Steventon, 1 November 1800 letter · 1 mention
To Cassandra, Steventon, 8 January 1801 letter · 1 mention
To Cassandra, London, April 1811 letter · 1 mention
To Cassandra, Godmersham, 11 October 1813 letter · 1 mention
To Cassandra, Godmersham, 14 October 1813 letter · 1 mention