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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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‡FRAINESY, n. Also †franazy; †frennezie. Sc. forms and usages of Eng. frenzy (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.): “the uneasy condition of a child when teething” (Ib.); a sudden attack of illness (Ork.5 1953); †“a trifling thing” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.).Slk. 1820 Hogg Winter Ev. Tales II. 333:
She uttered some half-articulate prayers, and then fell into a complete franazy, which increased every minute.
