- frayn
- verb
or frayne \\ˈfrān\
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English freynen, fraynen, from Old English fregnan, frignan — more at pray
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Frayn — [freɪn], Michael, englischer Schriftsteller und Journalist, * London 8. 11. 1933; schrieb satirische Kolumnen für die Zeitungen »The Manchester Guardian« und »The Observer«. Satire und Fantasie bestimmen auch seine Romane, denen komödienhafte… … Universal-Lexikon
Frayn — Michael Frayn (* 8. September 1933 in London) ist ein englischer Schriftsteller. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Leben 2 Wirken 3 Werke 3.1 Romane 3.2 … Deutsch Wikipedia
Frayn — This interesting surname is a variant of Frain which is of early medieval English and Norman origin, and is a topographical name for someone who lived near an ash tree or ash wood. The name is derived from the Old French fraisne, fresne , ash… … Surnames reference
Frayn — /freɪn/ (say frayn) noun Michael, born 1933, British playwright and novelist; works include the play Copenhagen (1998) …
Frayn Michael — Michael Frayn (* 8. September 1933 in London) ist ein englischer Schriftsteller. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Leben 2 Wirken 3 Werke 3.1 Romane 3.2 … Deutsch Wikipedia
Frayn, Michael — ▪ British author and translator born Sept. 8, 1933, London, Eng. British playwright, novelist, and translator whose work is often compared to that of Anton Chekhov (Chekhov, Anton) for its focus on humorous family situations and its… … Universalium
Frayn — (1933– ) an English writer of novels and plays who began his career as a journalist. Among his best known works are the plays Noises Off (1982), Copenhagen (1998) and Democracy (2003). His novels include A Landing on the Sun (1991), Headlong… … Universalium
Michael Frayn — ➡ Frayn * * * … Universalium
Frayn, Michael — (1933–) English writer … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
Michael Frayn — Born 8 September 1933 (1933 09 08) (age 78) London, United Kingdom Occupation Reporter, columnist, novelist, playwright, screenwriter Nationality England Period 1962 … Wikipedia
