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freit
\ˈfrāt, ˈfrēt\ noun
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Etymology: Middle English frete divination, from Old Norse frētt news, inquiry; akin to Old Norse fregna to inquire, find out — more at pray
1. chiefly Scotland : a superstitious observance or idea
< an idle freit >
2. chiefly Scotland : a saying or saw conveying a superstition
< an old freit about the weather >
3. chiefly Scotland : an omen especially of misfortune |