▪ I.†aˈffret,v.Obs.rare^—1.[f.af- (=a- prefix 11) + fret v.]To fret, annoy, trouble.1600Abp.Abbot Jonah 247David..was so affretted with the prosperitie of the wicked.▪ II.†aˈffret,n.Obs.rare^—1.[etym.doubtful;perh.f.It.affrettare to hasten, affrettamento a making speed.]‘Furious onset; immediate attack.’ J.1596SpenserF.Q. iii. ix. 16With the terrour of their fierce affret They rudely drove to ground both man and horse.