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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flen(d, v. (Of obscure meaning. The d may be = it.) —1540 Lynd. Sat. 4417 (B).
Ȝone fair lass with the sating gown, Garris ȝow this bek & bend. Tak thair a neidill for ȝour cace, Now for all the hyding of ȝour face, Had ȝe it in till a quyet place, Ȝe wald not wane to flend
