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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Other Forms FormsFrette, Frete

Meaning & History

English from Middle English frette, Old French frete ‘interlaced work (in metal and precious stones)’ such as was used for hair ornaments and the like, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such pieces.
Added 12/10/2016 by ERK
Edited 3/10/2017 by LMS