fray 1 (fr )n. 1. A scuffle; a brawl. See Synonyms at brawl. 2. A heated dispute or contest. tr.v. frayed, fray·ing, frays Archaic 1. To alarm; frighten. 2. To drive away. [Middle English frai, shortening of affrai; see affray.] |
| fray 2 (fr) v. frayed, fray·ing, frays v.tr. 1. To strain; chafe: repeated noises that fray the nerves. 2. To wear away (the edges of fabric, for example) by rubbing. v.intr. To become worn away or tattered along the edges. n. A frayed or threadbare spot, as on fabric. [Middle English fraien, to wear, bruise, from Old French fraier, to rub, from Latin fric re.] |
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