Frotted

/ˈfrɑtəd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of 'frotte' or 'frot'; rubbed or produced friction; engaged in frottage.

Etymology

Past tense of French-derived 'frotter' or English 'frot.' The -ed suffix creates past tense in English verbs.

Kelly Says

The word 'frotted' is rare in English but common in art history, where it describes both the technique of creating frottage artworks and the historical context of surrealist experimentation.

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