Frankfort on the Main

[ meyn ]

/ meɪn /

a city in W central Germany, on the Main River.

Also called Frankfort. German Frank·furt am Main

[frahngk-foo rt ahm mahyn] /ˈfrɑŋk fʊərt ɑm ˈmaɪn/, Frank·furt.

Example sentences from the Web for frankfort on the main

The latter had left Nikolsburg to act as the rabbi of a wealthy private congregation in Frankfort-on-the-Main.

History of the Jews, Vol. VI (of 6) |Heinrich Graetz
He remained there only a few years, and, on his removal to Frankfort-on-the-Main, Eibeschtz was chosen in his place.

History of the Jews, Vol. V (of 6) |Heinrich Graetz
We had amongst us a sergeant called Luwie, from Frankfort-on-the-Main.

A German deserter's war experience |Anonymous
He had distributed similar amulets in Metz, Frankfort-on-the-Main, and other places.

History of the Jews, Vol. V (of 6) |Heinrich Graetz

At Frankfort-on-the-Main is published the first known weekly newspaper.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 |Various