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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FRAESTA, interj. phr. Also fraista, fresta (Watson). Prithee, please; “by some given as synon. with Pray thee; by others, with Frithit” (Rxb. 1825 Jam., ‡1923 Watson W.-B.).Rxb. 1825 Jam.:
Do sae, fraesta.
m.Dmf.3 c.1920:
Fresta, here's ta, here you are.

[Orig. uncertain. Phs. for fraist tou, imper., from O.Sc. (c.1420), Mid.Eng. fraist, to attempt, try, O.N. freista, to test.]

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