Obs. In 4–5 frunt, pa. t. frunt. [ad. OF. fronter to ill-treat.]

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  1.  trans. To strike, kick, drive back.

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13[?].  E. E. Allit. P., C. 187. Þe freke hym frunt with his fot.

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c. 1400.  Destr. Troy, 6923. He … frunt hym in þe fase a full fel wond. Ibid., 8327. Polidamas … ffaght with hom felly, frunt hom abacke.

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  2.  intr. a. To rush, make a rush. b. To fall plump.

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c. 1400.  Destr. Troy, 6887. Þe freke, with a felle spere frunt vnto Ector. Ibid., 6890. He frunt of hys fol flat to þe ground.

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