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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1550
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Flex, v. [ME. (a 1521), L. flex-, flectere.] tr. To bend, cause to bow. — c1550 Rolland Court of Venus ii. 943.
Richt sair scho hes me flext, And to hir court siclik I am annext
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