Both Uses of
frayed
in
Harry Potter (#3) and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- He dresses like our old houseelf " But no one else cared that Professor Lupin's robes were patched and frayed.†
Chpt 8 *
- Crookshanks had joined the fray; both sets of front claws had sunk themselves deep into Harry's arm; Harry threw him off, but Crookshanks now darted toward Harry's wand — "NO YOU DON'T!" roared Harry, and he aimed a kick at Crookshanks that made the cat leap aside, spitting; Harry snatched up his wand and turned "Get out of the way!" he shouted at Ron and Hermione.†
Chpt 17 *
Definitions:
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(fray as in: into the fray) a noisy fight, controversial debate, or other exciting situation that usually is not well organized
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(frayed as in: frayed cloth) showing wear with threads beginning to separate or hang loose