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fray

1. fray \'fra-\ vt [ME fraien, short for affraien to affray] archaic  : 
   SCARE; also : to frighten away 
2. fray n : BRAWL, FIGHT; also : DISPUTE, DEBATE 
3. fray vb [MF froyer, frayer to rub, fr. L fricare] 1a: to wear (as an 
   edge of cloth) by rubbing : FRET  1b: to separate the threads at the edge 
   of  2: STRAIN, IRRITATE  : to wear out or into shreds 
4. fray n : a raveled place or worn spot (as on fabric)