~ 1
■ verb
1》 (often ~ something away ) waste time, money, or energy on trifling matters.
2》 archaic divide into small pieces.
Origin
C18: based on obs. fitter 'break into fragments'.
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~ 2
■ noun a piece of fruit, vegetable, or meat that is coated in batter and deep-fried.
Origin
ME: from OFr. friture , based on L. frigere (see fry 1 ).