Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FLOG, v.1, n.1 Also fljog, flyog. [fl(j)o:g]
I. v. To hang loose, to flap, flutter, e.g. of clothes, sheep's wool (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Sh.10 1952).Sh. 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 36:
Da air o' 'oo' at's apo' yon twa year'ld is fljogin loose.
II. n. A loose flapping or trailing mass.Sh. 1898 Shet. News (2 July):
Da' oo' Sibbie, is in wan flyog apon her [a sheep].
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