freck

adjective

ˈfrek

1

dialectal, British

a

: eager, ready

b

: forward, impetuous

2

now chiefly Scottish : stout and strong : hearty

Word History

Etymology

Middle English frek, from Old English frec greedy, eager, bold, dangerous

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