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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Freeze, v. [F. friser, e.m.E. frize (1660).] tr. To frizz (the hair). Also freezed ppl. a. —c 1620 Boyd Zion's Flowers (1855) 117.
Freez'd minions all 1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. i. 51.
Some have their hair with fingers freezed
