Obs. Also fleake. [Cf. OHG. flec blow, stroke, also Du. vlaag gust of wind, FLAW.] a. ? A heavy blow. b. A gust of wind.

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1559.  Mirr. Mag., Salisbury, xxxix.

        A pellet came, and drove a myghty fleake,
Agaynst my face, and tare away my cheeke.

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1626.  Capt. Smith, Accid. Yng. Seamen, 17. A flake of wind.

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