Fry, v. i. 1. To undergo the process of frying; to be subject to the action of heat in a frying pan, or on a griddle, or in a kettle of hot fat.
2. To simmer; to boil.
With crackling flames a caldron fries. Dryden
The frothy billows fry. Spenser.
3. To undergo or cause a disturbing action accompanied with a sensation of heat.
To keep the oil from frying in the stomach. Bacon.
4. To be agitated; to be greatly moved.
What kindling motions in their breasts do fry. Fairfax.