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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fruel(l, a. [Var. of freuel Frevole a.] a. Frivolous. b. Frail, weak. —1477 Stirlings of Keir 250.
Without … fraude, gyle, … or fruel exceptione —c1475 Wall. (1570) x. 375.
That fruell stuf … the nobill sword throw ȝeid 1560 Rolland Seven S. 5521.
O fals flesche faint and fruell [: cruell]
