FRAY, n. [L. fractura, from frango, frico.] 1. A boil, quarrel or violent riot, that puts men in fear. This is the vulgar word for affray, and the sense seems to refer the word to Fr. effrayer.2. A combat; a battle; also, a single combat or duel.3. A contest; contention.4. A rub; a fret or chafe in cloth; a place injured by rubbing.FRAY, v.t. To fright; to terrify. Obs.
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