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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flicht-schot, n. [e.m.E. flight shot (1538), ME. flyte shote (1455).] The distance of an arrow shot. —15.. Clar. ii. 840.
Twa paviliouns … Ane flicht schot syndrie 1577 Reg. Privy C. II. 654.
Neirby the schoir … within half ane flicht schot to land
