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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1400
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Fladdan, n. ? A flash of light. — c1400 Troy-bk. i. 469.
Scho couth rase thundreblastishye And fyre-flauchtisour the feldes flee In syk fladdanis & flambys bricht [etc.]
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