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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fronsit, ppl. a. [ME. frouncet (1422), f. frounce, fronce v., OF. froncir, -cier.] Wrinkled. —a1500 Henr. Fab. 2804.
The mous beheld vnto hir fronsit [B. fronsyt] face Id. Test. Cress. 155.
His face frosnit [sic], his lyre was lyke the leid
