Middle English word fremen comes from Old English freme, Middle English freme (Benefit, profit, advantage.), Proto-Indo-European *pres-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| freme | Old English (ang) | Fremu, advantage, gain, benefit, profit, good Good, strenuous, bold. Vigorous, flourishing. |
| freme | Middle English (enm) | Benefit, profit, advantage. |
| *pres- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *framiz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *framjaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To perform, promote, further. |
| fremman | Old English (ang) | To do, accomplish, carry out, perform. |
| fremen | Middle English (enm) |