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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

The process denoted by the verb fry.

Frying pan

an iron pan with a long handle, used for frying meat, vegetables, etc.

ppr.

Dressing in a fryingpan; heating; agitating.

A scene of fish fry making

frying

frying ‎(plural fryings)

The action of the verb fry.
- 2009 October 7, Julia Moskin, “Fried Chicken: A Migratory Bird”, in New York Times:
  Mr. Pemoulie said the chefs tried various types of flour, multiple fryings, turning the batter into foam, and adding vodka to it (that idea stuck).