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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Felterit, Feltrat, ppl. a. [ME. feltred, filterede (14th c.), f. Felter,v.] a. Tangled, matted. b. Entangled, snared. —1513 Doug. vi. v. 11.
Apon his chyn feil cannos harys gray, Lyart feltrat [R. felterit] tatis c1590 J. Stewart 85/203.
As feltert fowle, quhilk glew or girn dois hold
