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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flaw, v. [Cf. later dial. flaw, ‘to lie or fib.’] tr. ? To assert boldly or boastingly. — c1590 J. Stewart 232/5.
Till affirm quhat thow dois flist and flaw
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