Fraist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Fraist is a verb meaning (transitive, obsolete) To seek to learn; ask; inquire.
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete) To seek to learn; ask; inquire.
More Meanings
- (transitive, obsolete) To seek; be eager for; desire.
- (intransitive, obsolete) To go forth on an expedition; sally forth.
- (obsolete, ambitransitive, UK dialectal) To try; test; prove; put to the proof; make trial (of).
- (obsolete, transitive, UK dialectal) To learn by trial; experience.
Example Sentences
Þen found he no frekes to fraist on his strenght.
Word Forms
- fraists
- fraisting
- fraisted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fand, have a go, seek, costen, fratch, test.
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