frum

a. [ L. frumentarius. ] Of or pertaining to wheat or grain. [ R. ] Coles. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. frumentatio. ] (Rom. Antiq.) A largess of grain bestowed upon the people, to quiet them when uneasy. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OF. fromentée, fr. L. frumentum. See Frumentaceous. ] Food made of hulled wheat boiled in milk, with sugar, plums, etc. [ Written also furmenty and furmity. ] Halliwell. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. A contemptuous speech or piece of conduct; a gibe or flout. [ Obs. ] Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A cross, old-fashioned person; esp., an old woman; a gossip. [ Colloq. ] Halliwell. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ Cf. Prov. E. frumple to wrinkle, ruffle, D. frommelen. ] To insult; to flout; to mock; to snub. [ Obs. ] Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A mocker. [ Obs. ] Cotgrave. [ 1913 Webster ]