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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Frail, Frael, a. [e.m.E. fraile, frayle (1535), ME. fraiel (c 1450), OF. fraile, L. fragilis.] Fragile; weak. —a1500 Henr. III. 171/45.
Gude faith is flemyt, worthin fraellar than glas 1562-3 Winȝet I. 27/26.
Quha knawis thaim selfis to be … waik and frail as ȝit in this warld
