English Explanatory Dictionary

fratch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dispute, a quarrel; a fight or brawl.
verb
  1. To argue, to quarrel; to fight.

Pronunciation

/fɹæt͡ʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fratch.wav

Word forms

fratch fratches fratching fratched

Etymology

From Middle English fracchen (“to make a harsh or strident noise; creak”). Cognate with Scots fratch (“to quarrel”).

Derived words

fratchety fratchy
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