why frit?

[TALIZMAN]

why is frit called frit.... why not bits or crumbs or something.. does it stand for anything?

[Stacy]

Thats a good question.... not one I have the answer to but still a very good question

[garishglobes]

Ok, being a geek, apparently comes from:

"Italian fritta, from feminine of fritto, past participle of friggere to fry, from Latin frigere to roast "

Probably because they used to roast the glass and cool it to make it frit?

Frit would also be initials of "fingers roasted in torch".. another way to make it (roast the fingers, drop the glass, it shatters...)

[TALIZMAN]

hehehe - i like it... just something i was wondering this morning, that's all...

[*rowanberry*]

Frit would also be initials of "fingers roasted in torch".

LMAO!!!!!!!!! and indeed I can testify... F.R.I.T. does happen! LOL!

[Sal]

 

[Dickie]

I was trying to come up with one... and all I could get is

Fantastically Random Italian Thermophile

[♥♥Tan♥♥]

Flaming
Right
Its
Tans

[TALIZMAN]

hahahaha - Tan and Claire you never cease to make me smile

[Redhotsal]

Frit = Small chunks of glass = Falls Right Into Tea.

[Caroline]

Frit = Small chunks of glass = Falls Right Into Tea.

how annoying is that!!! Many a cuppa ruined, lol

mind you i do love my frit more than i love tea

[Funky Cow]

Flaming
Right
Its
Tans

Yes yes, and did you all know that she rolls in it to keep it tidy