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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Frot, Froit, v. [ME. frote (a 1225), OF. froter.] tr. To rub. —a1400 Leg. S. xxxiii. 460.
Syne gert he arsk hare ta To frot hyme with Ib. xxxiv. 41.
He … one the erde froittit his face 1456 Hay II. 132/32.
With unguementis … hate laid on and frottit fast Ib. 143/33.
[Having] frottit and rubbit his fete and his handis
