Where does “frizzen” come from?
frizzen (English) comes from English frizzle, from English frizz, from Middle English fryse.
frizzen (English): An L-shaped piece of steel hinged at the rear...
Definitions
- An L-shaped piece of steel hinged at the rear...
Ancestry of “frizzen”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | frizzle | To fry something until crisp and curled; To... |
| 2 | English | frizz | Of hair, to form into a mass of tight curls; To... |
| 3 | Middle English | fryse | — |