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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flusch, Fluche, n. [Var. of Flosche n.] A pool or run of water. —1513 Doug. vii. Prol. 54 (Sm.).
The plane stretis and euery hie way Full of fluschis, doubbis, myre, and clay 1552 Prot. Bk. R. Lumsdane 20.
Ane karne maid for ane merche in the myddist of ane watter straip and fluche quhilk rynis out of the peit myiris
