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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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FLOSS, v.¹ To stalk along in a bouncing, conceited way (Cai.⁹ 1939), to bustle (Ib.); to flirt (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)); to gad about (Cai.). Ppl.adj. flossin, used adv. = splendidly, first-rate.Cai. 1922 J. Horne Poems 130:
Donald: “Hoo did ye get on?” Francie: “Oh, flossin', boy.”