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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1605
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Froun(e, v. [ME. froune (c 1386), OF. froignier.] intr. To frown. Also frowning vbl. n. (ME. frouning, c 1400). — a1570-86 Maitland Folio MS clxxii. 36.
Thocht fortoun be thy fo Hir frowning sall nocht lest c1590 J. Stewart 44/36.
To froune, and fume, And in this form to flyt a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xl. 59.
Let Fortun froun; let Destinies despyte
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