ˈfrau̇st
plural -s
chiefly British
: stale stuffy atmosphere : offensive or musty odor
the frowst that rose … from my bedding—
Monica Baldwin
Monica Baldwinthe frowst of a third-class carriage full of sleepy travelers—John Buchan
John Buchan"
variants
or froust
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-ed/-ing/-s
British
: to loll or lounge especially indoors
why should one frowst within four walls on such a night—J. C. Snaith
J. C. SnaithDictionary Entries Near frowst
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“Frowst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frowst. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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