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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Frown \Frown\, v. i. [imp. &, p. p. {Frowned}; p. pr & vb n.
{Frowning}.] [OF. froignier F. frogner in se refrogner se
renfrogner to knit the brow, to frown; perh. of Teutonic
origin; cf It in frigno wrinkled, frowning, Prov. It
frignare to cringe the face, to make a wry face, dial. Sw
fryna to make a wry face,]
1. To contract the brow in displeasure, severity, or
sternness; to scowl; to put on a stern, grim, or surly
look
The frowning wrinkle of her brow. --Shak.
2. To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with
disfavor or threateningly; to lower; as polite society
frowns upon rudeness.
The sky doth frown and lower upon our army. --Shak.
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