noun
Meaning 1
A dispute, a quarrel; a fight or brawl.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
fratch
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Pronunciation
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/fɹæt͡ʃ/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
verb
Meaning 2
To argue, to quarrel; to fight.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, Yorkshire
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Meaning relationships
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History
Etymology
From Middle English fracchen (“to make a harsh or strident noise; creak”). Cognate with Scots fratch (“to quarrel”).