† ˈfrayer Obs.
[f. fray v.1 + -er1.]
a. One who frightens away. b. One who makes a disturbance; a fighter, rioter.
| 1494 Fabyan Chron. vii. 583 Both frayers were taken & brought vnto the countour in the Pultry. 1543 Becon Policy War Wks. 1564 I. 143 They be the aungels of God..the exhorters vnto vertue, the frayers away from vice, &c. |