A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1584-1585
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Frig, v. [e.m.E. frygge (a 1529).] tr. To rub or chafe. —a1585 Polwart Flyt. 711 (H).
Thow … cannot frome ane proper place depairt, Except I were to frigg thé with quhin stones