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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1540-1552
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Flap, v. [ME. flappe (a 1400), Du. and LG. flappen, Fris. flappe.] intr. and tr. To flap. — c1540 Lynd. Syde Taillis 96.
Thare faldingis flappis about thair feit c1552 Id. Mon. 5836.
Flappand the fylth amang ȝour feit
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