fret- root words — words with the fret- root

The root fret- comes from Old French frete, meaning interlaced decorative pattern, ornamental band. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including fretwork. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the fret- root

Explore words with fret- — words containing the fret- root and sharing its sense of "interlaced decorative pattern, ornamental band". Examples include fretwork. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does fret- mean?

The fret- root means interlaced decorative pattern, ornamental band, from Old French frete. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.