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

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