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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flatling, adv. [ME. (c 1450).] = Flatlingis,adv. —a1500 Henr. Fab. (1570) 309.
This rural mouse lay flatling [A. flatlingis] on the ground 1587-99 Hume vii. 282.
He bruisd the wall And quickly maid it flatling fall
