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frail

UK/fɹeɪl/ US/ˈfreɪl/ uncommon dated obsolete slang
adjective (3) noun (2)

adjective

1.

physically weak

  • “an invalid”
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2.

having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings

  • “I”
  • “;”
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3.

easily broken or damaged or destroyed

  • “a kite too delicate to fly safely”
  • “fragile porcelain plates”
  • “fragile old bones”
  • “a frail craft”
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noun

1.

the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds

2.

a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)

Origin

From Middle English frayel, from Old French frael, fraiel, of unknown origin; possibly a dissimilatory variant of flael, flaiel (“flail”).

Phrases

  • frail sister

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