A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forflittin, ppl. a. [Flyte v.] Severely scolded. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 239.
Forflittin, … barkit hyd 1603 Philotus ci.
I haue bene threatnit and forflittin
