freit

noun

ˈfrāt,

ˈfrēt

plural -s

1

chiefly Scottish : a superstitious observance or idea

an idle freit

2

chiefly Scottish : a saying or saw conveying a superstition

an old freit about the weather

3

chiefly Scottish : an omen especially of misfortune

Word History

Etymology

Middle English frete divination, from Old Norse frētt news, inquiry; akin to Old Norse fregna to inquire, find out

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