fratch

fratch
1. noun
A dispute, a quarrel; a fight or brawl.

I ha never had no fratch afore, sin ever I were born, wi any o my like; Gonnows I ha none now thats o my makin.

2. verb

"I am just talking to relieve myself, John. I know better than to fratch with anyone—at least I think I do."


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  • fratch — I Yorkshire Dialect Quarrel II Cleveland Dialect List to squabble angrily III North Country (Newcastle) Words to scold, to quarrel …   English dialects glossary

  • fratch — v. disagree, argue; quarrel, dispute n. dispute, quarrel, disagreement, argument …   English contemporary dictionary

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  • fratch —  to quarrel …   A glossary of provincial and local words used in England

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