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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1806, 1910
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†FRONTY, adj. Also frunty.
1. Forward in manner, bold, high-spirited; frank.Fif. 1806 A. Douglas Poems 95:
Davy's a decent thrifty chield, A winsome lad, an' frunty.Abd. 1910 J. Grant Legends of Mar 247:
Od, man, ye were frunty eneuch at first.
2. Healthy-looking (Knr. 1825 Jam.).
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