Associations to the word «Franco»

Wiktionary

FRANCO, noun. The currency issued between 1805 and 1808 of Lucca in Tuscany, Italy.
FRANCO, proper noun. A male given name borrowed from or , equivalent to Frank or Francis(cus).
FRANCO, proper noun. A surname​ of Spanish origin.
FRANCO, proper noun. Notably refers to the long-ruling right-wing 20th century Spanish caudillo since the Spanish Civil War.

Dictionary definition

FRANCO, noun. Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975).

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley