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Definition of Franc

1. Noun. The basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes.

Definition of Franc

1. n. A silver coin of France, and since 1795 the unit of the French monetary system. It has been adopted by Belgium and Swizerland. It is equivalent to about nineteen cents, or ten pence, and is divided into 100 centimes.

Definition of Franc

1. Noun. former unit of currency of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, replaced by the euro. ¹

2. Noun. Any of several units of currency, some of which are multi-national (West African CFA Franc (XOF), Central African CFA Franc (XAF), the Swiss Franc (CHF)) while others are national currencies. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Franc

1. a monetary unit of France [n -S]

Medical Definition of Franc

1. A silver coin of France, and since 1795 the unit of the French monetary system. It has been adopted by Belgium and Swizerland. It is equivalent to about nineteen cents, or ten pence, and is divided into 100 centimes. Origin: F, fr. Franc a Franc. See Frank. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Literary usage of Franc

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Innocents Abroad: Or the New Pilgrims' Progress by Mark Twain (2001)
"The commonest gallantry compelled him to stand by his offer, and so he paid the franc and took the kiss. She was a philosopher. She said a franc was a good ..."

2. Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia by John Bouvier, Francis Rawle (1914)
"franc ALEU. In French Law. An absolutely free inheritance. Allodial lands. ... franc TENANCIER. In French Law. A freeholder. francE. A republic of Europe. ..."

3. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1885)
"... which had its exact equivalent in the 20- franc gold piece of france; that under these circumstances it became necessary to review the former action of ..."

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