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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flaitour, n. [ME. flatour (1340), OF. flateour.] attrib. Flattering. —1456 Hay II. 40/27.
Na he suld nocht be a gabusour, na a flaitour squyar, that suld enter in the said ordre