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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Aflot(t, adv. [e.m.E. afloate, aflote, aflot, for earlier on flote.] Afloat. —Balfour Pract. 633 (all merchandice a-flot in the sea). Pitsc. I. 251/19 (frome tyme scho was aflott).
