Etymology: Middle English freting, from freten to eat, devour, gnaw + -inge, -ing -ing — more at fret
: damage caused by rubbing, chafing, or wearing away
II. noun
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Etymology: Middle English freting, from freten, fretten to decorate with interlaced designs + -inge, -ing -ing — more at fret
: fretwork
Useful english dictionary. 2012.