Fray, n. strife, XVII 184. [Shortened from Affray, q.v.]
Frayne, v. to inquire, VII 97. [OE. (ge)frægnian.]
Fraist, Frast (XVII), v. to question, inquire of, XVII 183; fraist of, investigate, VII 97. [ON. freista.]
Fram; Uram. See From.
Franche, adj. French, XIV b 33, 46; Frensche, XIV c 101; Frankys, n. French language, I introd.; Freynsch, XI a 27, XIII b 19, &c.; Frensch, XIII b 34, &c. [OE. frencisc; the forms show infl. of OE. Francan, OFr. France, &c.]
Franklens, n. pl. franklins (men of free, but not noble birth, holding land by freehold), VIII b 68. [OFr. franclein.]
Frast. See Fraist.
Fraunchyse, n. privilege, or liberality, VI 249; the interpretation depends on that of Dard, Rescoghe (q.v. and note). [OFr. franchise.]
Fredom, n. freedom, XI b 150, 205, 206, &c. [OE. frēo-dōm.]
Free, Fre, adj. free, VIII b 68, XVI 295; lavish, VI 121; noble, good, XVI 5, XVII 327; as sb., noble one, XVII 310; Freest, superl. noblest, V 354. [OE. frēo.]