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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fleing, Fleeing, ppl. a. [ME. fleyng, fleeng (1398), e.m.E. flyenge (1535), .flying.] a. Flying or waving in the air. b. Travelling fast. — a1585 Maitl. Q. lxxxv. 11.
Famous is your fleing fame 1585 James VI Ess. 31.
Lightleing yon fleing godhead slight c1650 Spalding II. 375.
Thay cam in with fleing cullouris 1691 Melville Corr. 148.
Ther was a fleing pacquett sent … to the Earle of Nottinghame
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