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fleth·​er | \ ˈflet͟hər \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of flether

 (Entry 1 of 2)

Scottish
: to fawn and flatter

flether

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of flether (Entry 2 of 2)

Scottish
: flattery, fawning

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History and Etymology for flether

Intransitive verb

perhaps blend of flatter entry 1 and blether entry 1

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“Flether.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flether. Accessed 3 Aug. 2021.

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