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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flam, n.2 [Var. of (or error for) ME. flaun (c 1300).] A flawn. —c1550 Lynd. Meldrum 1562.
Ane banket royall … With tairt, and flam, and frutage fyne
