Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BUM-FLEAN, adj. Having the posteriors chafed by riding.Abd. 1729 Third S.C. Misc. II. 123:
David was sick, weary and bum-flean.
[Colloq. Eng. bum, the buttocks, + flean, strong pa.p. of Flae, v., flay.]
