freen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English frēoġan. Equivalent to fre +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

Pronunciation

  • (Early Middle English) IPA(key): /ˈfrøːn/, /ˈfrøːwən/
  • IPA(key): /ˈfreːn/, /ˈfreːən/
  • Rhymes: -eːn

Verb

freen

  1. To free, liberate
  2. To exempt, release (from a burden or duty)

Descendants

  • English: free
  • Scots: free, fre

References

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