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Pronunciation : Frieze
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Perh. the same word as frieze a, kind of cloth. Cf. Friz.] (Arch.) (a) That part of the entablature of an order which is between the architrave and cornice. It is a flat member or face, either uniform or broken by triglyphs, and often enriched with figur
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Frieze
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. frise, perh. originally a woolen cloth or stuff from Friesland (F. Frise); cf. LL. frisii panni and frissatus pannus, a shaggy woolen cloth, F. friser to friz, curl. Cf. Friz.]
Definition : Defn: A kind of coarse woolen cloth or stuff with a shaggy or tufted (friezed) nap on one side. "Robes of frieze." Goldsmith.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Frieze
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To make a nap on (cloth); to friz. See Friz, v. t.,

2. Friezing machine, a machine for friezing cloth; a friezing machine.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913