- flichter
- flich·ter
English syllables. 2014.
flichter
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flichter — /flikh teuhrdd/, v.i. Scot. 1. (of birds) to fly feebly; flutter. 2. to tremble; quiver. Also, flighter. [1505 15; flicht FLIGHT + ER6] * * * … Universalium
flichter — I. tər intransitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: Middle English (northern dialect) flichteren, from flicht, flight, n. + eren (freq. suffix) more at flight 1. chiefly Scotland : to fly clumsily or ineptly … Useful english dictionary
flighter — /flikh teuhrdd/, v.i. Scot. flichter. * * * … Universalium
a bird never flew on one wing — Mainly Scottish and Irish. Now frequently used to justify a further gift, esp. another drink. 1721 J. KELLY Scottish Proverbs 308 The Bird must flighter [flutter] that flies with one Wing. Spoken by them who have Interest only in one side of the… … Proverbs new dictionary
flichtered — adjective Etymology: from past participle of flichter (I) 1. Scotland : confused, flustered 2. Scotland … Useful english dictionary
fleighter — var. of flichter v. Sc … Useful english dictionary
