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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flyter, Flytter, n. Also: fliter, flitter. [ME. flytere (c 1440), OE. flítere. Cf. Flytar.] One who engages in flyting; a brawler or scolder. 1502 Dunferm. B. Rec. 368.
Banyst … Megge Cutlar, Agnes Tulch, fliteris 1581 Perth Kirk S. 241.
That every flyter, convicted of flyting, shall pay ane half merk to the poor 1613 Rec. Old Aberd. I. 53.
Scho is ane commond flytter and drunkart 1629 Misc. Spald. C. V. 224.
Haiffand power of the laird to tak ordour with all flytters and bakbytters