Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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‡FLUNGS, v., n. [flʊŋs]
I. v. To swing, shake, jerk round (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; Sh.10 1952).
II. n. A swinging, shaking; a jerky movement in turning (Id.).
[Norw. dial. flunsa, to hurry, Sw. dial. flunsa, to plunge, the same origin as Eng. flounce.]
