I. ˈfrit noun
Etymology: Italian fritta, from feminine of fritto, past participle of friggere to fry, from Latin frigere to roast — more at fry
Date: 1662
1. : the calcined or partly fused materials of which glass is made
2. : any of various chemically complex glasses used ground especially to introduce soluble or unstable ingredients into glazes or enamels
II. transitive verb
( frit·ted ; frit·ting )
Date: 1832
1. : to prepare (materials for glass) by heat : fuse
2. : to convert into a frit