Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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FLANDERKIN, n. Also flandrican. A native of Flanders, a Fleming. Obs. in Eng. in 17th c.Sc. 1732 Annual Progress Linen Manufacture (H.M.S.O. 1964) 20:
Directing the fflandrican brought over last year to repair from time to time to different parts of the Country to instruct the people in this Art. Slk. 1821 Hogg Jacobite Relics II. 8:
But Flanderkins they have nae skill To lead a Scottish force, man.
