Definition of "frays" [frays]

• Plural form of fray. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fray. (verb)

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• "Who are these sublime artists in poetry that are pinnacled so high above the "frays" and "brawls" of vulgar humanity?"
• ""soul be in arms," there are (Heaven knows) "frays" in this city numerous enough for any ambitious surgical eagerness."
• "And over the last six weeks, Paxton has tried to help her - shepherding to her to different shelters to find a open bed, giving her food and calmly taking her calls when her perilous situation frays her emotions past the breaking point."