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    Fraise , n. [See Froise.] A large and thick pancake, with slices of bacon in it. [Obs.]
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    Fraise , n. [F. fraise, orig., a ruff, cf. F. frise frieze, E. frieze a coarse stuff.]
    1. (Fort.) A defense consisting of pointed stakes driven into the ramparts in a horizontal or inclined position.
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    2. (Mech.) A fluted reamer for enlarging holes in stone; a small milling cutter.
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    Fraise, v. t. (Mil.) To protect, as a line of troops, against an onset of cavalry, by opposing bayonets raised obliquely forward.
    Wilhelm.

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    Froise , n. [OE. froise cf. F. froisser to bruise, E. frush to bruise,] A kind of pancake. See 1st Fraise. [Written also fraise.]
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