FREIGHT


Meaning of FREIGHT in English

[ freɪt ]

■ noun transport of goods in bulk, especially by truck, train, or ship.

↘goods transported by ~.

↘a charge for such transport.

■ verb

1》 transport by ~.

2》 ( be ~ed with ) be laden or burdened with: each word was ~ed with anger.

Origin

ME: from MDu., Mid. Low Ger. vrecht , var. of vracht 'ship's cargo'.

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