† frapailleObs. [a. OF.frapaille, collect.f.frape: see frape1.] A contemptuous name given to a body of people; rabble; esp. the camp followers of an army. c1330R. Brunne Chron. Wace (Rolls) 13319 Þer frapaille Þat fel nought to be in bataille Vnder an hil he set þem þere.