n.
Pronunciation: ' fr ā t
Function: noun
Usage: often attrib
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German vracht, vrecht
Date: 15th century
1 a : the compensation paid for the transportation of goods b : COST <help pay the freight >
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