Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FRENN, v. Also fren. To be in a rage (Ags. 1808 Jam.); to rage. Hence frenfu', wrathful, furious.Sc.(E) 1857 H. S. Riddell Psalms xlvi. 6:
The heæthin frennet, the kingdooms wer comuvet.Ib. lxix. 24:
Let thy frenfu' angir tak' haud o' thame.
