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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fleand, Flieand, ppl. a.1 [f. Fle v.1] Flying.1513 Doug. i. iv. 54.
Swift fleand arowis Ib. ix. vii. 95.
The fleand schaft 1535 Stewart 10239.
Ane fleand egill in the air wes sene 1567 G. Ball. 107.
The fleand dartis a1578 Pitsc. I. 365/28.
Thingis … quhilk was as flieand dragouns in the air
