Obs. exc. dial. In 7 frouze. Also FRUZ v. [related to prec. sb.] trans. To curl, frizz, ruffle, rumple.

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1611.  Florio, Increspare, to crispe, to curle, to frouze. Also to wrimple.

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1881.  Isle of Wight Gloss., Frowze, to rumple.

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