† ˈfrighty, a.
In 3 friȝti.
[f. fright n. + -y1.]
a. Causing fright, formidable. b. Suffering from fright; fearful. Hence † ˈfrightihead, fearfulness; ˈfrightily adv.
| c 1250 Gen. & Ex. 984 Of him kumen folc friȝti. Ibid. 1617 Iacob abraid, & seide friȝtilike. Ibid. 2222 Al he it listnede in friȝtihed. Ibid. 2849 Sephora..gret, and wente friȝti a-gen. |