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Definition of Flittern
1. a. A term applied to the bark obtained from young oak trees.
Definition of Flittern
1. Noun. (obsolete) The bark obtained from young oak trees. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Flittern
1. an oak sapling [n -S]
Medical Definition of Flittern
1. A term applied to the bark obtained from young oak trees. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Flittern
Literary usage of Flittern
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham: Comprising a by William Fordyce (1857)
"In August, 1856, there were 17754 flittern and sapling trees, lying for sale,
which had been felled during the preceding summer. ..."
2. The London Magazine, Or, Gentleman's Monthly Intelligencer (1780)
"... DOW all of« puff; Now a таре in neu ftiy», now a flittern in Now high in French
heels, now low in your Now ..."
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