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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1927

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CONFLUMMIX, v. and n. [kən′flʌmɪks]

1. v. To confuse, bewilder (Abd.22 1937).Bnff.9 c.1927:
A wis fair conflummixt.

2. n. That which confuses; a surprise, shock.Bnff.9 c.1927:
A got a conflummix.

[Con-, intensive prefix, + Eng. slang flummox, to bewilder.]

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