1. v.
1. tr. & intr. wear through or become worn, esp. (of woven material) unweave at the edges.
2 intr. (of nerves, temper, etc.) become strained; deteriorate.
Etymology: F frayer f. L fricare rub 2. n.1 conflict, fighting (eager for the fray).
2 a noisy quarrel or brawl.
Etymology: ME f. fray to quarrel f. affray (v.) (as AFFRAY)