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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fleiche, n. [? Misuse of fleishe, Fleis n.] A coat (of feathers). —?1549 Monro W. Isles 64.
The colk … comes … to the land to lay hir eggis, … and at that time her fleiche of fedderis falleth of her all hailly, … then she comes with her new fleiche of fedderis
