in an honest and direct manner; used to emphasize the sincerity of what one is saying
From 'frank' (honest, open) + '-ly' adverb suffix; 'frank' from Old French franc meaning 'free'
The word 'frank' originally meant 'free' because the Franks were the ruling class in medieval France - only free people could speak openly without fear!
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