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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1609
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Frait, v. [e.m.E. fret (1551).] tr. To fret, vex oneself. —1609 Gardyne Garden. 29.
Fooles onely at their betters fortune frait [: estate, hate]
