KJV Dictionary Definition: fray

fray

FRAY, n. L. fractura, from frango, frico.

1. A boil, quarrel or violent riot, that puts men in fear. This is the vulgar word for affray, and the sense seems to refer the word to Fr. effrayer.

2. A combat; a battle; also, a single combat or duel.

3. A contest; contention.

4. A rub; a fret or chafe in cloth; a place injured by rubbing.

FRAY, v.t. To fright; to terrify. Obs.

frayed

FRA'YED, pp. Frightened; rubbed; worn.

fraying

FRA'YING, ppr. Frightening; terrifying; rubbing.

FRA'YING, n. Peel of a deer's horn.