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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FLISOM, n. A flake, a particle; a very small amount (Abd. 1900). Also in e.An. dial. [′flɪzəm]Abd.27 1952:
A flisom o snaa; a flisom o a shower.
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