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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Flirt,) Flyrt, v. [e.m.E. flyrt (1553), flirt.] intr. To gibe, scoff. —1558-66 Knox II. 421.
Whairat, albeit ye now flyrt and ye flyre … yit am I assureit [etc.]
