freet Meaning & Definition
/fɹiːt/
What Does Freet Mean?
As a noun, freet means A superstitious notion or belief with respect to any action or event as a good or a bad omen; a superstition. It can also mean A superstitious rite, observance, wont, or practice.
Word Facts for Freet
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /fɹiːt/ |
| Plural | freets |
Freet Definition (Noun)
- A superstitious notion or belief with respect to any action or event as a good or a bad omen; a superstition.
- A superstitious rite, observance, wont, or practice.
- A charm.
Synonyms of Freet
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Freet synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
freet (plural freets)
Words That Rhyme With Freet
Origin of Freet
From Middle English frete (“superstition”), from Old Norse frétt (“news, intelligence, inquiry, inquiry about the future”), from Proto-Germanic *frihtiz (“news, report, message, question, prophecy”), related to Icelandic frétt (“news”), Icelandic frétta (“to review”), Danish and Norwegian fritte (“to question, interrogate”), English frain (“to question”). More at frain.