[? f. FRAP v. (see quot. 1703).] (See quot. 1867.) Also frape-boat.
1703. Dampier, Voy., III. 20. And such is the Care taken to strengthen the Boats; from which girding them with Ropes, which our Seamen call Fraping, they have the Name of Frape-boats.
1867. Smyth, Sailor’s Word-bk., Frap. A boat for shipping salt, used at Mayo, one of the Cape de Verde Islands.
