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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Frete, n.2 [ME. frete, var. of fret (c 1385), OF. frete.] An interlaced or netted ornament for the head. —1488 Treas. Acc. I. 84.
Ane frete of the Quenis oure set with grete perle
