I. ˈfrȯḵt noun
Etymology: Middle English, freight, load, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German vracht, vrecht
Date: 14th century
chiefly Scottish : load , cargo
II. transitive verb
( fraught·ed or fraught ; fraught·ing )
Etymology: Middle English fraughten, from fraught (I)
Date: 14th century
chiefly Scottish : load , freight
III. ˈfrȯt adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of fraughten
Date: 14th century
1. archaic
a. : laden
b. : well supplied or provided
2. : full of or accompanied by something specified — used with with
a situation fraught with danger
3. : causing or characterized by emotional distress or tension : uneasy
a fraught relationship