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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Freuch, Frewch, a. [ME. frough, frouh (c 1275), of obscure origin.] Liable to break; brittle, frail, weak.a1500 Rauf C. 523.
Oft fair foullis ar fundin faynt, and als freuch 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. i. 59.
Thy blis, … Quhilk is allace sa freuch and variant Ib. 503.
Wo worth this warldis freuch felicitie a1568 Bann. MS. 81 a/39.
Thairfoir this warld is verry frewch c1590 J. Stewart 83/123.
O crewall fortoune, … Thy recompance maist freuch and friuole beine
