/
freɪt/
n.
transport of goods in bulk, especially by truck, train, or ship.
▸goods transported by freight.
▸a charge for such transport.
v.
- transport by freight.
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(be freighted with)
be laden or burdened with:
each word was freighted with anger.
Etymology
ME: from MDu., Mid. Low Ger. vrecht, var. of vracht ‘ship's cargo’.