frowzy (adj.)

also frowsy, 1680s, possibly related to dialectal frowsty (q.v.).

also from 1680s

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"having an unpleasant smell," 1865, of unknown origin; perhaps related to Old French frouste "ruinous, decayed," or to Old English þroh "rancid;" both of which also are of uncertain origin. Also compare frowzy.

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odd

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