"franger" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: frangers [plural]
Etymology: Unknown; perhaps an alteration of french letter. Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown, {{m|en|french letter}} french letter Head templates: {{en-noun}} franger (plural frangers)
  1. (Australia, New Zealand, slang) A condom. Tags: Australia, New-Zealand, slang Categories (topical): Birth control Synonyms: condom Derived forms: foot franger

Inflected forms

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