Fry: Jargon for winning (or losing) a set 6-1, with the straight shape of the '1' being evoked supposedly by the straight shape of a potato fry. The term seems to be used relatively rarely.

 

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Fry: Complex bronze V.rotundifolia (i.e Muscadine) cultivar derived from a Georgia 19-43 x USDA 19-11 cross. According to the Geilweilerhof (Genres) international database it has the synonym name . . . View Full Definition

Black Fry: Productive, disease resistant V.rotundifolia (ie. Muscadine) female pollinate variety. Derived from a Fry x Cowart cross. Similar to Fry. Ripens uniformly in early to mid-season to give abou . . . View Full Definition

Florida Fry: Complex bronze, self-fertile V.rotundifolia (i.e. Muscadine) cultivar derived from a Triumph x Florida AD 3-42 variety cross. Claimed to be very vigorous and have good resistance to Pierce's . . . View Full Definition

Fry A Bigger Fish: A disciplinary action taken by the Federal Reserve Board for some violation of Regulation T, an individual investor cannot sell securities until they are paid for in full and certificates delivered.

Fry Seedless: Red, self-fertile V.rotundifolia (ie. Muscadine) variety, derived from a Farrer x Redgate cross, needing planting near another self-fertile variety for best results. Reported as vigorous, us . . . View Full Definition

Panhead: Panhead is the name of the Harley-Davidson engine used from 1948-1965. The chromed rocker covers resemble a baking or frying pan.

Ambrotype: Mid-19th century photographic process introduced in 1851-52 by frederick scott archer and peter fry. It used weak collodion negatives which were bleached and backed by a black background whi . . . View Full Definition

Archetype: Something in the world, and described in literature, that, according to the psychologist karl jung, manifests a dominant theme in the collective unconscious of human beings. Northrop frye in . . . View Full Definition

Summit: Red-skinned V.rotundifolia (ie. Muscadine) female pollinate variety. Has synonym name Georgia 37-40. Derived from a Fry x Triumph cross. Reported as very productive with high (20%) fruit sug . . . View Full Definition

Golden Isles: V.rotundifolia (ie. Muscadine) variety. Derived from a Fry x Georgia 19-6 cross. No other details as yet.