frail

Pronunciation: /fɹeɪl/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
  2. noun a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)
  3. adjective physically weak

Etymology

From Middle English frele, fraill, from Old French fraile, from Latin fragilis. Cognate to fraction, fracture, and doublet of fragile.

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weight unit

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