Frec"kle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Freckled (-k'ld); p. pr. & vb. n.
Freckling (-klng).] To sprinkle or mark with freckles or small
discolored spots; to spot.
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Frec"kle (frk"k'l), v. i. To become covered or marked with freckles; to
be spotted.
Frec"kled (frk"k'ld), a. Marked with freckles; spotted. "The freckled
trout." Dryden.
The freckled cowslip, burnet, and green clover.
Shak.
Frec"kled*ness (-k'ld*ns), n. The state of being freckled.
Frec"kly (-kl), a. Full of or marked with freckles; sprinkled with
spots; freckled.
Fred (frd), n. [AS. fri peace. See Frith inclosure.] Peace; -- a word
used in composition, especially in proper names; as, Alfred; Frederic.
Fred"stole` (-stl`), n. [Obs.] See Fridstol. Fuller.
Free (fr), a. [Compar. Freer (-r); superl. Freest (-st).] [OE. fre,
freo, AS. freÛ, fr; akin to D. vrij, OS. & OHG. fr, G. frei, Icel. fr,
Sw. & Dan. fri, Goth. freis, and also to Skr. prija beloved, dear, fr.
pr to love, Goth. frijn. Cf. Affray, Belfry, Friday, Friend, Frith
inclosure.] 1. Exempt from subjection to the will of others; not under
restraint, control, or compulsion; able to follow one's own impulses,
desires, or inclinations; determining one's own course of action; not
dependent; at liberty.
That which has the power, or not the power, to operate, is that
alone which is or is not free.
Locke.
2. Not under an arbitrary or despotic government; subject only to fixed
laws regularly and fairly administered, and defended by them from
encroachments upon natural or acquired rights; enjoying political
liberty.
3. Liberated, by arriving at a certain age, from the control of
parents, guardian, or master.
4. Not confined or imprisoned; released from arrest; liberated; at
liberty to go.
Set an unhappy prisoner free.
Prior.
5. Not subjected to the laws of physical necessity; capable of
voluntary activity; endowed with moral liberty; -- said of the will.
Not free, what proof could they have given sincere Of true
allegiance, constant faith, or love.
Milton.