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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fleyitnes, Fleidnes, n. [f. Fleyit ppl. a. Cf. Fleitnes.] Fright, alarm. — a1500 Henr. Fab. 2532.
Quhill that the uolf for fleidnes fylit the feild 1549 Compl. 39/29.
The herrons gaif ane vyild skrech … , quhilk gart the quhapis for fleyitnes fle far fra hame 1533 Boece viii. xiii. 280 b.
Quhen all war … for fleyitnes fallin to ground
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