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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FLUCKADRIFT, n. Also floka-, floga(Jak.). Haste, hurry, speed (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; 1908 Jak. (1928)).
[Norw. dial. flog (O.N. id.), flight + drift, busyness, diligence. The -a- may represent a reduced form of Norw. og, and.]
