freke

noun3

1. •
   (no longer used) A brave man, a warrior, a man-at-arms.

   • Þen found he no frekes to fraist on his strenght. — 1540
2. •
   (no longer used) A man; a human being; a person.
3. •
   (no longer used) A creature such as a giant, demon, angel.

   • Bringing my love, for Time’s a freke of jealous strain; […] — 1885