Definitions For Frist

Etymology 1

From Middle English , frist, frest, first, furst, from {{inh, en, ang, fyrst}}, fierst, first, , period, space of time, time, respite, truce, from {{inh, en, gem-pro, *fristiz}}, *frestą, , date, appointed time, from {{der, en, ine-pro, *pres-}}, *per-, , forward, forth, over, beyond. Cognate with {{cog, frr, ferst}}, frest, , period, time, {{cog, de, Frist, , period, deadline, term}}, {{cog, sv, frist, , deadline, respite, reprieve, time-limit}}, {{cog, is, frestur, , period}}. See also first.

Noun

FRIST. (countable and uncountable, plural FRISTs) (obsolete) A certain space or period of time; respite. (UK, _, dialectal) Time allotted for repayment; a term (in which a debt is to be repaid); a delay; respite; suspension. : {{ux, en, His was a short frist (He had a short life).}} (UK, _, dialectal) credit, credit; trust.

Etymology 2

From Middle English , fristen, frysten, fresten, firsten, from {{inh, en, ang, , *fyrstan, to defer, delay, put off}}, from fyrst, fierst, first, , period, space of time, time, respite, truce. See Etymology 1. Cognate with {{cog, nds, versten}}, {{cog, de, fristen, , to eke out}}, {{cog, da, friste, , to sustain, support, experience, tempt}}, {{cog, is, fresta, , to delay}}.

Verb

{{en-verb}} (transitive, UK, _, dialectal) To sell (goods) on trust or credit. : (Crabb) (UK, _, dialectal) To grant respite. (UK, _, dialectal) To give a debtor credit or time for payment. (ambitransitive, UK, _, dialectal) To defer; postpone.