frankern.
/ˈfraŋkə/, U.S. /ˈfræŋkər/ One who franks a letter. Also, an instrument for franking postal matter.
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society > communication > correspondence > postal services > payment for postage > [noun] > franking to secure exemption > one who
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society > communication > correspondence > postal services > payment for postage > [noun] > franking mark in lieu of stamp > instrument for
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1784 F. E. Boscawen in M. Delany Autobiogr. & Corr. (1862) 2nd Ser. III. 228 My son us'd to have the honour to be franker to your ladyship.
1818 M. R. Mitford in A. G. L'Estrange Life M. R. Mitford (1870) II. 35 He has the worst fault a franker can have; he is un-come-at-able.
1880 Antiquary 25/1 The stamp may usually be depended upon to authenticate the autograph of the franker.
1925 Glasgow Herald 5 Jan. 8 There are addressers, duplicators,..postal frankers and cheque writers.
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