Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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FLANNEL, n. Sc. usage in comb. flannel-footed, (1) flat-footed, having fallen arches (Gsw. 1961 Pulse (24 June) 2); (2) having a soft tread, moving in a silent stealthy manner, creeping, furtive (Cai., m.Sc. 1975). Hence n. flannel-foot, one who creeps about, often as a nickname for a housebreaker or burglar (Id.). For Sc. form see Flannen.
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