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From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishfrettedfret‧ted /ˈfretɪd/ adjective DECORATEcut or shaped into complicated patterns as decoration
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fretted• There were empty arched pigeonholes at the back, fretted and carved, and two empty little drawers.• Mahogany doors, mahogany banisters, fretted mahogany in an arch over the landing.
Origin fretted (1300-1400) Probably from Old French frete “metal band, patterns cut in wood or metal”
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