ˈfrāt, ˈfrēt noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English frete divination, from Old Norse frētt news, inquiry; akin to Old Norse fregna to inquire, find out — more at pray
1. chiefly Scotland : a superstitious observance or idea
an idle freit
2. chiefly Scotland : a saying or saw conveying a superstition
an old freit about the weather
3. chiefly Scotland : an omen especially of misfortune