fret

agitation resulting from active worry

a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion

an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)

a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch

See 1st Frith.

The agitation of the surface of a fluid by fermentation or other cause; a rippling on the surface of water.

Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork.

A saltire interlaced with a mascle.

worry unnecessarily or excessively

be agitated or irritated

provide (a musical instrument) with frets

become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

cause annoyance in

gnaw into; make resentful or angry

carve a pattern into

decorate with an interlaced design

be too tight; rub or press

cause friction

remove soil or rock

wear away or erode

To devour.

To be worn away; to chafe; to fray; as, a wristband frets on the edges.

To ornament with raised work; to variegate; to diversify.

To furnish with frets, as an instrument of music.