friths

Noun (1)

frith (uncountable)

1. (archaic, poetic, rare) Peace; security.
   • Thus the king declares that he wants to see his peace or 'frith' extended to his people and that moots are urged to frith all that the king wills to be frithed1973, University of Western Australia Law Review - Volume 11, page 21
2. (obsolete) Sanctuary, asylum.

Noun (2)

frith (plural friths)

1. A forest or wood; woodland generally.
   • As over Holt and Heath, as thorough Frith and Fell; [...]1612, Michael Drayton, Poly-Olbion, song 11 p. 174
2. (UK, dialectal) Land with mostly undergrowth and few trees; also, land in between forests or woods; pastureland which is not in use.
3. Brushwood or undergrowth, sometimes in the form of a hedge.
4. A hedge, especially one made from brushwood which has been wattled; also, a movable frame made from wattled branches, a hurdle.

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