freeth

Freeth is a term with two principal uses in English: an archaic verb form and a surname. As a verb, freeth means to free or release from bondage or obligation. It is found in Middle English and Early Modern English texts as the present tense third-person singular of the verb free. In period writing, freeth functioned as a normal conjugated verb in its time. In contemporary usage, freeth is considered obsolete or dialectal and is mainly encountered in historical writing, poetry, or works that imitate older styles.

Etymology: Freeth is historically derived from the same root as the modern verb free, sharing Indo-European ancestry linked to liberty and release. The spelling freeth reflects older orthographic conventions before standardization.

As a surname: Freeth also exists as an English surname. Surname formation is diverse, and the exact origin of Freeth may be locational, descriptive, or patronymic. Today the surname appears in Britain and in communities descended from British emigrants.