Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun See
fleam . - noun See
fleam , phlegm. - noun An abbreviation of
Flemish .
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Examples
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About one hundred yards from the flem was a fine flream of frefh water.
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Efq; in the county of Kildare; the flem, which is very clear for this fpecies of trpe, meafures
A Practical Treatise on Planting and the Management of Woods and Coppices Samuel Hayes 1794
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Squatting by the side of my "flem," whom I had recognized, I asked him why ever he outraged all reason by putting on such clothes in this boiling weather.
The Cruise of the Cachalot Round the World After Sperm Whales Frank T. Bullen 1886
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The fowl was laid beside the yam, another nut broached; then, handing me the big knife, my "flem" bade me welcome, informing me that I saw my dinner.
The Cruise of the Cachalot Round the World After Sperm Whales Frank T. Bullen 1886
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a native for your "flem," or friend, he from henceforward felt in duty bound to attend to all your wants which it lay within his power to supply.
The Cruise of the Cachalot Round the World After Sperm Whales Frank T. Bullen 1886
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Hey Randy … at least DEM Blogs HAVE a comment section to welcome all points of view … … and to declare this issue of Congress not metting with our Veterans as “flem” shows how lockstep you are with your side … ..
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You tell your fellow posters to ignore any comment that doesn†™ t fall in goose step with the flem your party is spewing every minute and now you want us to post here.
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I don't want to hear you gather all the flem at the back of your throat while you look for an appropriate place to fire.
Frustrations Today Angie 2005
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I don't want to hear you gather all the flem at the back of your throat while you look for an appropriate place to fire.
Archive 2005-11-01 Angie 2005
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Sore throat in the morning, dry mouth later, itchy burning eyes, runny nose, congestion, nasty flem, chronic sneezing and coughing, popping ears, and heavy breathing.
Archive 2004-04-01 John 2004
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