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▪ I. ˈfrowish, a.1 Obs. rare—1. [? f. frow, fro + -ish, after froward.] ? Unfavourably disposed, froward.1589 Greene Tullies Love (1609) D b, Were you but as fauourable as you are frowish.▪ II. † ˈfrowish, a.2 Obs. [f. frow, frough a., + -ish.] Frowzy, stale-smelling, fetid.1608 Withals' Dict. 286 H...
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frowsty, a. orig. dial. (ˈfraʊstɪ) [Of obscure origin; cf. OF. frouste ruinous, decayed; also froughy, frowish, frowzy.] Fusty; having an unpleasant smell. (In Berks., Oxf., Leic., and Glouc. glossaries.) Also in Comb.1865 Athenæum No. 1960. 678/1 Use it on his frowsty head. 1881 E. J. Worboise Siss...
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