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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flote, Flot, v.2 Also: floit. [ME. flote, flotte, OE. flotian.] intr. To float. —c1590 J. Stewart 236 § 147.
Moyses, flottand in ane cribe of trie 1622-6 Bisset II. 213/26.
Graith that floittis salbe pairted in thrie partis 1638 Aberd. B. Rec. III. 127.
For livering and loadning of shippis and barqueis thairat, quhilk at all occasiounes cannot convenientlie floitt with thair gudes
