frit

Meanings

Noun

• A fused mixture of materials used to make glass.
• A similar material used in the manufacture of ceramic beads and small ornaments.
• A frit fly.

Verb

• To add frit to a glass or ceramic mixture
• To prepare by heat (the materials for making glass); to fuse partially.

Adjective

• Frightened.

Origin

• French fritte, from frit.
• Dialectal form of past participle of fright.