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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flas, a. [Of obscure origin.] Flat. —c 1450 Misc. Maitl. C. III. 204.
Thrie silver how pecis with ane flas peice of silver … and ane other sic lyke flas peice of silver 1578 Edinb. Test. VI. 110 b.
Ane buist of how blak bonettis … , thrie flas blak bonettis 1611 Ib. XLVI 274.
Ane quhyt siluir flas cowpe
