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frae

[frey]

preposition

Scot.
  1. from.



frae

/ freɪ /

preposition

  1. a Scot word for from

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Word History and Origins

Origin of frae1

1175–1225; Middle English (north) fra, frae < Old Norse frā from
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Example Sentences

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“We’ve come frae RAF Maidsend and Ah’ve had this wee spot o’ bother wi’ me bike.

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Brian Sidlauskas, associate professor and curator of fishes at Oregon State University says it’s an Old Norse word, “frío, freó, fraé meaning seed or offspring.”

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“It wad frae manie a blunder free us.”

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"I hae it frae a hand sure eneugh."

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"Elmdale's a long way frae Lunnon," said Betty, catching at a straw in this sudden whirlpool.

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