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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1928
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FRIZZ, v. Also freq. form frizzle (Bnff.2, Abd.2 1943). To fray, wear out, of cloth, etc. (Abd., Fif., Slk. 1953).Abd.15 1928:
That's coorse, raw claith. See foo ma breeks is aa frizzin oot about the knees. Tie a knot on the eyn o' that tow and haud it on-frizzlet out.
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