Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FLACHIN, n. “A stroke given by something in the hand” (Ork. 1825 Jam.), a slap. [′flɑxən]
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. for flackin(g). Cf. Flack and Eng. dial. flack, a slap, stroke, of imit. origin.]
