This is the 7066th most frequent German word.
frantzen
"Frantzen" is not a standard German word. It may be a misspelling or a regional term.
In this context, 'frantzen' refers to the process of fabric threads unraveling or becoming frayed.
Die alte Jacke begann an den Ärmeln zu frantzen.
The old jacket began to fray at the sleeves.
Here, 'frantzen' describes the physical degradation or unraveling of an object over time, specifically the edges.
Das Bild war so alt, dass die Ränder anfingen zu frantzen.
The picture was so old that the edges began to fray.
In this usage, 'frantzen' relates to the fraying or wearing out of material due to stress or usage conditions.