Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶FLEERYMANEERIE, n. “A quandary, sudden surprise, a great hurry or bustle” (Per. a.1838 Jam. MSS. X. 95). [Nonce reduplic. formation, phs. based on Flee, v.1, Flirr, v.2, flurry. See Ma-.]
