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frap | fra |

As a verb frap

is (nautical) to draw together tightly.

As a noun frap

is (informal) frappuccino.

As a preposition fra is

from.

frap

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) fraper

Verb

  • (nautical) To draw together tightly.

    • Etymology 2

    Shortening.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (informal) frappuccino

    • fra

    English

    Etymology 1

    (etyl), for (frate). See (friar).

    Noun

  • brother; a title of a monk or friar
    • (Longfellow)
  • * 2000 , Philip Pullman, The Amber Spyglass
    • "She is in the hands of Mrs. Coulter," said Fra Pavel.

    Etymology 2

    Adverb

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