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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Flauchter fale, Flawchtir fail, n. [Northern Eng. dial. flaughter, ME. flaȝt, flaghte, a turf.] A turf cut off with a spade. — 15.. Christis Kirk 185 (B).
For fantnes tha forfochin fulis Fell dounlyk flawchtir failis. [M. flauchter falis]
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