I. ˈfrau̇st noun
( -s )
Etymology: back-formation from frowsty
chiefly Britain : stale stuffy atmosphere : offensive or musty odor
the frowst that rose … from my bedding — Monica Baldwin
the frowst of a third-class carriage full of sleepy travelers — John Buchan
II. intransitive verb
or froust “
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Britain : to loll or lounge especially indoors
why should one frowst within four walls on such a night — J.C.Snaith