Syn.
— Untoward; wayward; unyielding; ungovernable: refractory;
obstinate; petulant; cross; peevish. See Perverse.
— Fro"ward*ly, adv.
— Fro"ward*ness, n.
FROWER
Frow"er, n. Etym: [Cf. frow a frower, and Prov. E, frommard.]
Defn: A tool. See 2d Frow. Tusser.
FROWEY
Frow"ey, a. Etym: [See Frow, a.] (Carp.)
Defn: Working smoothly, or without splitting; — said of timber.
FROWN Frown, v. i. [imp. &, p. p. Frowned; p. pr. & vb. n. Frowning.] Etym: [OF. froignier, F. frogner, in se refrogner, se renfrogner, to knit the brow, to frown; perh. of Teutonic origin; cf. It. in frigno wrinkled, frowning, Prov. It. frignare to cringe the face, to make a wry face, dial. Sw. fryna to make a wry face,]
1. To contract the brow in displeasure, severity, or sternness; to scowl; to put on a stern, grim, or surly look. The frowning wrinkle of her brow. Shak.
2. To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavor or threateningly; to lower; as, polite society frowns upon rudeness. The sky doth frown and lower upon our army. Shak.
FROWN
Frown, v. t.
Defn: To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look; as, frown the impudent fellow into silence.