1. v.tr.
1. (usu. foll. by away) waste (money, time, energy, etc.) triflingly, indiscriminately, or on divided aims.
2 archaic subdivide.
Etymology: obs. n. fritter(s) fragments obs. fitters (n.pl.), perh. rel. to MHG vetze rag 2. n. a piece of fruit, meat, etc., coated in batter and deep-fried (apple fritter).
Etymology: ME f. OF friture ult. f. L frigere frict- FRY(1)