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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1688
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Flechingly, Fleech-, adv. [f. Fleche v.] Soothingly, insincerely. — 1688 Shield Notes of a Preface 5.
Men who have murder in their hearts, although they be now speaking fair, fleechingly and flatteringly
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