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  • proper noun A diminutive of the female given names Frances and Francine.

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Examples

  • The other, let's call her Frannie, was black, just as fashionable and as much of a trendsetter, but not allowed in those "invitation only" groups that Sally was president of.

    Racism over, black people say. Ann Althouse 2009

  • She told everyone to call her Frannie and it stuck.

    More Dirty Dancing – The Reunion Chapter 20 2002

  • Mogel, our prized leader, and his anonymous friend (who we'll just call Frannie) stopped by my house for a little while.

    Enemies of Progress Packer, Herbert L. 1969

  • They had two children - Wendy (known as Frannie) and Brett, who went on to become one of Australia's most renowned artists.

    Latest News - Yahoo!7 News 2010

  • They had two children - Wendy (known as Frannie) and Brett, who went on to become one of Australia's most renowned artists.

    Latest News - Yahoo!7 News 2010

  • They had two children - Wendy (known as Frannie) and Brett, who went on to become one of Australia's most renowned artists.

    AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

  • They had two children - Wendy (known as Frannie) and Brett, who went on to become one of Australia's most renowned artists.

    AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

  • They had two children - Wendy (known as Frannie) and Brett, who went on to become one of Australia's most renowned artists.

    Latest News - Yahoo!7 News 2010

  • They had two children - Wendy (known as Frannie) and Brett, who went on to become one of Australia's most renowned artists.

    AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

  • They had two children - Wendy (known as Frannie) and Brett, who went on to become one of Australia's most renowned artists.

    Latest News - Yahoo!7 News 2010

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