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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fleing, Fleyng, vbl. n.1 [f. Fle v.1 So e.m.E. flying, flyenge (1548).] The act of flying with wings; the practice of flying hawks.1456 Hay II. 64/4.
Sum [knights] trowis … in fleyng of foulis with thame or agayne thaim 1513 Treas. Acc. IV. 404.
To David, falconer, to pas and seik fleyng with his companȝonis a1586 Lindsay MS. 78.
Ane knycht that belevit in diuinailles and in fleying of birdis
