FRAIL, a. [L. fragilis, or from a different root.] 1. Weak; infirm; liable to fail and decay; subject to casualties; easily destroyed; perishable; not firm or durable.That I may know how frail I am. Ps. 39.2. Weak in mind or resolution; liable to error deception.Man is frail, and prone to evil.3. Weak; easily broken or overset; as a frail bark.FRAIL, n. 1. A basket made of rushes.2. A rush for weaving baskets.3. A certain quantity of raisins, about 75 pounds.
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