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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Floss, n. [Of obscure origin. Norw. flos, flus, are not recorded in this sense.] In Orkney, the common rush. —1623 Barry Orkney Isl. 467.
That na persone shall cut bent or pull floss … before the first of Lammas yearly 1633 Orkney Bp. Ct. MS. 84.
Twa swyne quhilkis beffor he took out of the byre he band thair mouthis with flos bandis to the effect they micht not cry
