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1to–and–fro
noun \ˌtü-ən-ˈfrō\
Definition of TO-AND-FRO
: activity involving alternating movement in opposite directions <the busy to–and–fro of the holiday shoppers>
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First Known Use of TO-AND-FRO
1553
2to–and–fro
adjective
Definition of TO-AND-FRO
: forward and backward
See to-and-fro defined for kids First Known Use of TO-AND-FRO
1749
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