Associations to the word «Frayed»

Wiktionary

FRAYED, adjective. Unravelled, worn at the end or edge.
FRAYED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of fray

Dictionary definition

FRAYED, adjective. Worn away or tattered along the edges; "frayed cuffs".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke