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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flatter, Flattir, v.1 [ME. flater(e, flateren (a 1225), f. OF. flater (Flat v1.) after flaterie.]
1. intr. To use flattery (with a person).a1500 Henr. Fab. 2212.
Richt swa this warld … Flatteris with folk c1500-c1512 Dunb. xvi. 42.
Sum gevis to thame can flattir and fenȝie Ib. xxx. 43.
In me was falset with every wicht to flatter a1570-86 Maitl. F. xxix. 73.
I hait flatterie … Ȝit man I leir to flattera1578 Pitsc. I. 167/5.
[They] flatterit with the king and with the courteouris
2. tr. To treat (one) with flattery.1492 Myll Spect. 281/16.
Men ar sa blyndit and flatterit with thare bewte a1578 Pitsc. I. 130/18.
Thay could flatter him and that was maist delectabill to his consait
