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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fraist, v. Also: frastyn, frest(in). [ME. frayst, fraist, frast, frest (a 1300), ON. freista.] tr. and intr. To make trial (of). — c1420 Wynt. vi. 2242 (W).
Now I persaif thov art traist, One thé fra thin furth I dar fraist a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 121.
Ane man, … That will with fairnes fraist frendschip to fynd Ib. 695.
Thair force thai frest on the feildis Ib. 902.
Quhair he suld frastyn his force