Scotland
: from

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (northern) fra, frae, from Old Norse frā; akin to Old English fram from

First Known Use

circa 1585, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frae was circa 1585

Dictionary Entries Near frae

Cite this Entry

“Frae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frae. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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