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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FLEUP, n., v.

I. n. In pl.: broad feet (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 206).

II. v. To shuffle the feet clumsily.Ib. 379:
They are next taught to fleup through the side-step.