The word "fray" is employed in literature to evoke both the physical and metaphorical clash of forces. In many works, it vividly describes the heat of battle, suggesting not only the literal melee on a field—as in epic narratives of war and heroic combat [1, 2]—but also the frenzy or chaos that can characterize everyday disputes [3, 4]. At times it even functions as a part of a character’s name, lending an air of historic gravitas or irony, as seen with figures like Henery Fray or Fray Damaso [5, 6]. Whether illustrating the clash of armies, the stirring of personal conflicts, or the unyielding rush into tumult, the term carries with it a rich versatility that has allowed it to endure throughout literary history [7, 8].