I. ˈfred.ē, -etē, -i adjective
Etymology: Middle English frette, from Middle French freté, from Old French, past participle of freter to decorate with interlaced designs — more at fret
1. heraldry : covered with narrow bands interlacing saltirewise
2. heraldry : fretted
II. adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: fret (I) + -y
: fretful
baby made fretty resentful sounds — Ethel Wilson