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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FLABBERGAST, v. Also flabrigast (Jam.).
Sc. usages: to swagger, boast (Per. 1825 Jam., 1900 E.D.D.). Ppl.adj. flabrigastit, quite worn out, extremely fatigued (Per. 1825 Jam.).Fif. 1864 W. D. Latto T. Bodkin xxxv.:
Sairly flabrigastit as I was wi' my hard day's kempin'.
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