Reat
/riːæt/noun
An archaic term for a condition of being or state of being in a particular way.
Did you know?In medieval texts, 'reat' was often associated with the concept of being bound by one's fate, reflecting the belief in destiny's cruel hand.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
reat
“A state of being or condition, often linked to fate.”
Middle English
ME
reat
“A condition or quality, sometimes implying moral or spiritual consequences.”
14th Century
Latin
reatus
“A state of being accused or bound, often in a legal or moral sense.”
Modern English
English
reat
“Rarely used, but denotes a specific state of being.”