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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FLITTER, n. Also fluther. A rag, shred, splinter (Rxb. 1825 Jam.; Uls. 1940); “the loose flakes or lamina of a stone” (Sc. 1825 Jam., fluthers). Gen. in pl. Adj. flitterie, ragged, tattered.Slk. 1824 Hogg Confessions of a Fanatic (1874) 532:
Part of a skeleton cam up, but no flesh, save a little that was hanging in dark flitters about the spine.Ork. c.1893 W. R. Mackintosh Peat-fires 242:
A “flitterie coat” is a garment which has seen better days, for such experiences have coats in common with their wearers.