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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†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.).
[Sc. “presenting a good or bold front.”]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Fronty adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 22 Oct 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/fronty>
