In grammar, a frequentative form (abbreviated {sc|freq} or {sc|fr}) of a word is one which indicates repeated action. The frequentative form can be considered a separate, but not completely independent word, called a frequentative. The frequentative is no longer productive in English, but in some languages, such as Finno-Ugric languages (Finnish o... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequentative
Fre·quent'a·tive adjective [ Latin frequentativus : confer French fréquentatif .] (Gram.) Serving to express the frequent repetition of an action; as, a frequentative verb. -- noun A frequentative verb. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/F/75