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Fraise
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Noun Fraise has 2 senses
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Fraise, n. [See Froise.].
A large and thick pancake, with slices of bacon in it. Johnson. [1913 Webster]
Fraise, n. [F. fraise, orig., a ruff, cf. F. frise frieze, E. frieze a coarse stuff.].
- A defense consisting of pointed stakes driven into the ramparts in a horizontal or inclined position. [1913 Webster]
- A fluted reamer for enlarging holes in stone; a small milling cutter. [1913 Webster]
Fraise, v. t.
To protect, as a line of troops, against an onset of cavalry, by opposing bayonets raised obliquely forward. Wilhelm. [1913 Webster]
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