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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flute, Floyt, n. [ME. floyte, flowte (c 1384). OF. flaüte, fleüte (mod. F. flûte).] A flute. —a1500 Colk. Sow i. 244.
Thair menstrall Diky Doyt Fur befoir with a floyt a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 508.
Tak thé a fidill, or a floyt [M. flute] & geste
