flichter
Americanverb (used without object)
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(of birds) to fly feebly; flutter.
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to tremble; quiver.
Etymology
Origin of flichter
Example Sentences
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The stars are steady abune; I' the water they flichter and flee; But, steady aye, luikin doon They ken theirsels i' the sea.
From The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 2 by George MacDonald
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