Obs. [f. FROT v. + -ING2.] Rubbing; (of language) grating, harsh.
1387. Trevisa, Higden (Rolls), II. 163. Þe longage of þe Norþhumbres … is so scharp, slitting, and frotynge.
1567. Turberv., Epitaphes, etc., 70 b.
| It frets the culter keene | |
| that cuts the froting soyle; | |
| It forceth hardest flint of all | |
| and marble to recoyle. |
