Freit

/freɪt/ noun

Definition

Archaic or dialectal spelling of 'freight,' meaning cargo, goods for transport, or the cost of shipping.

Etymology

An older English spelling of 'freight,' reflecting Middle English and Early Modern English orthography before standardized spelling conventions.

Kelly Says

Old spellings like 'freit' remind us that English spelling wasn't standardized until the printing press created pressure for consistency—before that, everyone spelled 'freight' their own way.

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