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Highland fling
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Origin of Highland fling
First recorded in 1865–70
Words nearby Highland fling
highland, Highland cattle, Highland Clearances, Highland dress, Highlander, Highland fling, Highland Games, Highland Park, Highlands, high-level, high-level language
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British Dictionary definitions for Highland fling
Highland fling
noun
a vigorous Scottish solo dance
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