| 释义 |
† ˈfranion Obs.
Also 6 fronion, frannian.
[Of obscure origin.
Cf. OF. fraignant, pr. pple. of fraindre to break; fraigneis uproar. The usual explanation that the word is a corruption of faineant hardly suits the sense.]
A gay reckless fellow; a gallant, paramour. By Spenser applied also to a loose woman.
1571Edwardes Damon & Pith. in Hazl. Dodsley IV. 60 But, my franion, I tell you this one thing. 1587Turbervile Epitaphs & Sonn. (1837) 319 Whereby to set their fronions harts on fire. 1589Rare Triumphs Love & Fortune iii. i. in Hazl. Dodsley VI. 179, I am a gentleman, a courtier, and a merry frank franion. 1596Spenser F.Q. v. iii. 22 This ladie..Is not..Florimell..But some fayre franion, fit for such a fere. 1600Heywood 1st Pt. Edw. IV, Wks. 1874 I. 44 He's a frank franion..and loues a wench well. 1810Lamb Poems, Going or Gone, Fine merry franions, Wanton companions. |