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That makes sense. In addition Written by Joan Ellen (4/14/2008 8:56 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Book Explanitory Notes says..., penned by Elbè

England at that time had been at war with France for many years. I wonder if there isn't also a little suggestion here of associating Frank with the French (even the name fits), who were 'the enemy' and therefore not to be trusted.

from http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/frank?view=uk
Frank
• noun a member of a Germanic people that conquered Gaul in the 6th century.
— DERIVATIVES Frankish adjective & noun.
— ORIGIN Old English Franca, perhaps from the name of a weapon and related to franca javelin; also related to FRENCH.

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Delicacy towards the feelings of others… Robbin (4/12/2008 7:36 p.m.)

Now that the French are dispatched, how about the Scotish? Maisy (4/13/2008 5:36 p.m.)
- Old prejudice Graciela (4/13/2008 11:22 p.m.)
  - Thank you, also ;-) (nfm) Moni (4/22/2008 9:31 a.m.)
  - Thank you! :-) -nfm Maisy (4/14/2008 6:54 a.m.)
Thanks everyone! (;D) nfm Robbin (4/13/2008 5:36 a.m.)
Book Explanitory Notes says... Elbè (4/13/2008 3:09 a.m.)
- That makes sense. In addition Joan Ellen (4/14/2008 8:56 a.m.)
- Perhaps even "aimable" instead of "amiable" Tom P2 (4/14/2008 12:13 a.m.)
  - "Emma-able" - that´s good! ( ; D ) *nfm* MarianneR (4/14/2008 3:41 a.m.)
  - Good to know Ramya (4/14/2008 2:44 a.m.)
Not Politically Correct Antoinette (4/12/2008 11:01 p.m.)
Perhaps Shirley Rae (4/12/2008 10:25 p.m.)

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