A promise, pledge, or vow, especially in Scottish or archaic English; sometimes used to mean an obligation or bond between people.
From Old Norse 'frith' (peace, sanctuary, protection) through Middle English. Originally referred to a safe conduct or protected passage, evolving to mean any solemn promise that provided security or assurance between parties.
In medieval Scotland, a 'freet' was serious business—breaking a freet could damage your honor and your relationships within tight-knit communities where trust was enforced socially rather than through written contracts.
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