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frore

adjective
\ ˈfrȯr How to pronounce frore (audio) \

Definition of frore

: frosty, frozen

First Known Use of frore

13th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for frore

Middle English froren, from Old English, past participle of frēosan to freeze

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