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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1531-1590, 1643
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Aflocht, Aflought, adv. Also: afflocht, afloucht. [Later form of on flocht: see Flocht n.] In a flutter or state of agitation. 1531 Bell. Boece II. 122.
Al this day and nicht bygane my mind and body is aflocht c 1541–2 State P. (Reg. H.) No. 27.
The said … wardane … culd nocht meit because the Cuntree wes afloucht c1590 J. Stewart 53/16.
Bot ay his fancie flowing vas afflocht 1585 James VI Ess. 31.
Hardest Catos it will moue, With spreits aflought, and sweete transported loue 1643 Baillie II. 69.
We are all aflought for this great meeting
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