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frieze2

Syllabification: (frieze)
Pronunciation: /frēz/

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Definition of frieze

noun

  • heavy, coarse woolen cloth with a nap, usually on one side only.

Origin:

late Middle English: from French frise, from medieval Latin frisia, 'Frisian wool'

Spelling rule

i before e except after c (as in thief).

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