v. Obs. rare–1. [f. L. fricāt- ppl. stem of fricā-re to rub.] trans. To rub (one body on another).
1716. Newton, Lett. to Law, 15 Dec., in Nature (1881), XXIV. 12 May, 39/1. I have been much amused by ye singular φενομενα resulting from bringing of a needle into contact with a piece of amber or resin fricated on silke clothe.
