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flichter

[ flikh-tuhr ]

verb (used without object)

Scot.
  1. (of birds) to fly feebly; flutter.
  2. to tremble; quiver.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of flichter1

1505–15; flicht flight 1 + -er 6
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Example Sentences

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The stars are steady abune;   I' the water they flichter and flee; But, steady aye, luikin doon   They ken theirsels i' the sea.

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The Duke was no' the kin' o' man for tae wink back, for though he's aye grawcious, he's aye dignifeed; but there was a bit flichter o' humour roun' his mou' whan he said, says he, 'I think that will do very well, Geordie!'

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