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frine

Frine (verb) means to grumble, whine, or whimper; fret; show discontent; murmur; complain.

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To grumble, whine, or whimper; fret; show discontent; murmur; complain.
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Etymology

Of North Germanic origin, akin to Swedish dialectal fryna (“to wrinkle up one's nose, make a wry face”), Norwegian frøyna (“to wrinkle up one's nose, make a wry face”). Perhaps related to frown.

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"frine" (verb) means to grumble, whine, or whimper; fret; show discontent; murmur; complain.

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