frine en · VERB
Etymology
Of North Germanic origin, akin to Swedish dialectal fryna (“to wrinkle up one's nose, make a wry face”), Norwegian frøyna (“to wrinkle up one's nose, make a wry face”). Perhaps related to frown.
Meanings
- (UK, dialectal, intransitive) To grumble, whine, or whimper; fret; show discontent; murmur; complain.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| frining | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| frines | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| frined | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| frined | Tense=Past | lexicographic |