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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
FLAMACH, adj. Flattering (Crm. 1916 T.S.D.C. II.), two-faced, deceitful (Rs. 1935 Bulletin (27 July); Rs. 1951). [′fl(j)ɑməx]
[Slang Eng. flam, to humbug + adj. suff. -ach.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Flamach adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 3 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/flamach>
