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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fleit, Fleyt, ppl. adj. [f. Fle v.3 Cf. Fleyit ppl. a.] Frightened, scared. —1513 Doug. xi. xv. 107.
Aruns, that fleyt wight Fled 1535 Stewart 57237.
He … As fra ane fox fled lyke ane fleit guse 1560 Rolland Seven S. 446.
I am brocht in ane greit faintasie, Quhilk hes me maid richt fleit 1562-3 Winȝet I. 63/6.
Nocht to be sa feble and fleit
