FRISTING

Etymology

Noun

fristing (uncountable)

(UK dialectal) A delay; suspension; postponement.

Verb

fristing

present participle of frist

Source: Wiktionary


FRIST

Frist, v. t. Etym: [OE. fristen, firsten, to lend, give respite, postpone, AS. firstan to give respite to; akin to first time, G. frist, Icel. frest delay.]

Definition: To sell upon credit, as goods. [R.] Crabb.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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