Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FRAWFU, adj. Bold, impertinent (Ayr. 1825 Jam.); sulky, scornful (Rnf. Ib.).
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. for frathfu, see Frath.]