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(), v. i.[imp. & p. p.Frilled (); p. pr. & vb. n.Frilling.] [OF. friller, fr. L. frigidulus somewhat cold, dim. of frigidus cold; akin to F. frileux chilly.] 1. To shake or shiver as with cold; as, the hawk frills. Johnson. 2. (Photog.) To wrinkle; -- said of the gelatin film. Frill v. t.To provide or decorate with a frill or frills; to turn back. in crimped plaits; as, to frill a cap. Frill n.[See Frill, v. i.]. (Zol.) (a) A ruffing of a bird's feathers from cold. (b) A ruffle, consisting of a fold of membrane, of hairs, or of feathers, around the neck of an animal. See Frilled lizard (below). (c) A similar ruffle around the legs or other appendages of animals. (d) A ruffled varex or fold on certain shells. 2. A border or edging secured at one edge and left free at the other, usually fluted or crimped like a very narrow flounce. スポンサード リンク
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