Freke
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Freke is a noun meaning (Scotland) Obsolete form of freak.
Meaning
(Scotland) Obsolete form of freak.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A brave man, a warrior, a man-at-arms.
- (obsolete) A man; a human being; a person.
- (obsolete) A creature such as a giant, demon, angel.
Example Sentences
Go not forthe as a dombe freke.
þes fifti, alle ferliche freken.
Þen found he no frekes to fraist on his strenght.
Bringing my love, for Time’s a freke of jealous strain; […]
Word Forms
- frekes
- freken
- freak
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fray, health, brave, warman, foeman, mercenarian.
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