Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FLACHAD, n. A big clumsy flopping person. [′flɑxəd]Cai. 1932 John o' Groat Jnl. (18 Nov.):
Wid 'e same great flachad o' a tickad tak' 'at pipe til him 'at took 'e yo-yo?
