English word origin

Etymology of fren

From Middle English frenne, contracted from forrene (“foreign”). See foreign (adjective).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A stranger.

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From Middle English frenne, contracted from forrene (“foreign”). See foreign (adjective).

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Inherited-form mentionfrenneenm

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Pronunciation spelling of friend. · A fellow, a friend. · A fellow white nationalist or fascist, a comrade on the far right.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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