1. noun /fɹaɪt,fɹʌit/
a) A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
Her maids were old, and if she took a new one, / You might be sure she was a perfect fright; / She did this during even her husbands life— / I recommend as much to every wife.
2. verb /fɹaɪt,fɹʌit/
to frighten
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