Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- To flutter, quiver, or throb; run with outspread arms, as children to those to whom they are much attached.
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The Duke was no 'the kin' o 'man for tae wink back, for though he's aye grawcious, he's aye dignifeed; but there was a bit flichter o' humour roun 'his mou' whan he said, says he, 'I think that will do very well,
Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places Archibald Forbes 1869
hernesheir commented on the word flichter
A great number of small objects flying in the air; as, a flichter of birds, or of motes, &c. --Dr. Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary and Supplement, 1841.
June 25, 2011