Freet

From Middle English frete ("superstition"), from Old Norse frétt ("news, intelligence, inquiry, inquiry about the future"), related to Icelandic frétt ("news"), Icelandic frétta ("to review"), Danish and Norwegian fritte ("to question, interrogate"), English frain ("to question"). More at frain.

Alternative forms

• fret
• freit Scotland

Full definition of freet

Noun

1. A superstitious notion or belief with respect to any action or event as a good or a bad omen; a superstition.
2. A superstitious rite, observance, wont, or practise.
3. A charm.

Derived terms

• freety

Verb

1. Form of Alternative simple past.----