† stand-fra, a. Obs.
In 5 standfray, 7 stanfra.
[f. stand v. + fra, fray, fro adv. Cf. stand-off.]
Inclined to stand aloof; refractory, rebellious; reserved, haughty.
| c 1480 Henryson Fables, Trial of Fox 137 (Charteris) Angrie, austerne, and also vnamyabill To all that standfray ar to myne estait. 1683 Yorke-sh. Dialogue 9 Be neet Stanfra, but Loving and kind. |