An archaic or variant spelling of 'frap,' meaning to wrap or bind tightly.
Alternative spelling of frap, emerging from Middle English and Dutch influences in English nautical terminology during the 16th-17th centuries.
This spelling variation shows how English was still settling down its spelling rules—sailors from different regions spelled maritime terms differently, and some variations lasted longer than others in certain ports.
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