fry


3fry

noun
plural fry

Definition of FRY

1
a : recently hatched or juvenile fishes b : the young of other animals
2
: very small adult fishes
3
: members of a group or class : individuals <small fry>

Origin of FRY

Middle English, Anglo-French frie, from freier, frier to rub, spawn — more at fray
First Known Use: 14th century

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