Read the dictionary entry.
fray v. (from Middle English affraien, to affray, from
Anglo-French freier, froier, to rub, from Latin fricare, to
rub) 1. to frighten away 2. to wear out a piece of fabric
3. to irritate n. 4. a prolonged fight
Which definition is most closely related to the origin of
the word fray?

A definition 1

B definition 2

C definition 3 (wrong answer)

D definition 4