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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flittand, Flyttand, ppl. a. [ME. flittyng (Chaucer), f. Flit v.] Changing place. —c1420 Wynt. vi. 2227.
The flyttand wod thai callyd ay That lang tyme eftyrehend that day
