Lexicon: frill – frolic

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frill, n. [unknown.]

  1. Ruffle; edging of fine linen.
  2. Fringe of feathers around the neck of birds.
  3. Function of noun and verb.

frill (-ed), v. [OFr.]

  1. Shake; quake; shiver with cold.
  2. Dress up; array; prepare for celebration.

fringe (-s), n. [L. 'break'.]

  1. Ornamental border of loose threads.
  2. Word edges; frayed clothes.

fringed, adj. [see fringe, n.]

Bordered; adorned with fringe.

frisk, v. [OFr.]

Leap; skip; frolic jovially.

fritter (-s), v. [L. frictus, fried.]

Break into smaller pieces; cut apart.

fro, adv. [ON 'away'.]

From; away; back; backward.

frock (-s), n. [unknown.]

Loose fitting shirt; gown.

frog (-s), n. [OE.]

Amphibious reptile known for prowess of swimming, leaping, and vocal explosions.

frolic, n. [Du. vrolijk.]

Scene of mirth and gaiety.