[freight] n, often attrib [ME, fr. MD or MLG vracht, vrecht] (15c) 1 a: the compensation paid for the transportation of goods b: cost "help pay the ~"
2. a: goods to be shipped: cargo b: load, burden c: meaning 3, significance 3 a: the ordinary transportation of goods by a common carrier and distinguished from express b: a train designed or used for such transportation
[2]freight vt (15c) 1 a: to load with goods for transportation b: burden, charge "~ed with memories"
2: to transport or ship by freight