francante

Galician

Etymology

From franco (“French, Frankish”) + -ante; because of the many tricksters that during the Middle Ages used to disguise themselves as French pilgrims along the Way of Saint James. Compare moinante.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɾaŋˈkante̝/

Adjective

francante m or f (plural francantes)

1. liar

Related terms

• francés
• franco

References

• “francante” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
• “francante” in Tesouro informatizado da lingua galega. Santiago: ILG.
• “francante” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.