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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flap, n. [ME. flappe (c 1330), flap, Du., LG. and Fris. flap.] A flap or blow.?1438 Alex. ii. 8935.
He gaue him on the face ane flap Ib. 9450.
The flap was sa fers … That Porrus baith hering tynt and sicht 1513 Doug. v. vii. 26.
Thy silk Darhes … swakkis heir and thar Hys armys strecht with gret flappys in the ayr 1535 Stewart 24585.
At ilkane flap tha maid ane freik to faw 15.. Christis Kirk 118.
With forkis and flalis thay leit grit flappis c1550 Lynd. Meldrum 768.
The squyer … hat the capitane sic ane flap Upon his heid, till he fell doun a1605 Montg. Misc. P. iv. 48.
Then tak me with the foxes taill a flap
