6. To provide with a frame, as a picture.
FRAME
Frame, v. i.
1. To shape; to arrange, as the organs of speech. [Obs.] Judg. xii. 6.
2. To proceed; to go. [Obs.] The bauty of this sinful dame Made many princes thither frame. Shak.
FRAME
Frame, n.
1. Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure; esp., the constructional system, whether of timber or metal, that gives to a building, vessel, etc., its model and strength; the skeleton of a structure. These are thy glorius works, Parent of good, Almighty! thine this universal frame. Milton.
2. The bodily structure; physical constitution; make or build of a
person.
Some bloody passion shakes your very frame. Shak.
No frames could be strong enough to endure it. Prescott.
3. A kind of open case or structure made for admitting, inclosing, or supporting things, as that which incloses or contains a window, door, picture, etc.; that on which anything is held or stretched; as: (a) The skeleton structure which supports the boiler and machinery of a locomotive upon its wheels. (b) (Founding) A molding box or flask, which being filled with sand serves as a mold for castings. (c) The ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure with a fabric covering. (d) A structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery, etc. (e) (Hort.) A glazed portable structure for protecting young plants from frost. (f) (Print.) A stand to support the type cases for use by the compositor.
4. (Mach.)
Defn: A term applied, especially in England, to certain machines built upon or within framework; as, a stocking frame; lace frame; spinning frame, etc.