fretty

1 of 2

adjective (1)

fret·​ty

ˈfretē,

-etē,

-i

1

heraldry : covered with narrow bands interlacing saltirewise

2

heraldry : fretted sense 2

fretty

2 of 2

adjective (2)

"

-er/-est

: fretful

baby made fretty resentful sounds

—Ethel Wilson

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Middle English frette, from Middle French freté, from Old French, past participle of freter to decorate with interlaced designs

Adjective (2)

fret entry 1 + -y

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