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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1932

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FLEEFER, v. To flutter (Arg.3 1952).Arg.1 1932:
Ye could see the leafs o' the hymn book fleeferan wi' the vibration o' Jock's voice.

[Onomat. variant of Flaffer, Fluffer.]

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