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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fleting, vbl. n. [e.m.E. fleeting (1581).] Floating, passage by water. —1375 Barb. iii. 588.
Wes nane that euir disport mycht have Fra steryng, and fra rowyng, To furthyr thaim off thar fleting