dial. [Of unknown origin; cf. the synonymous FLEED.] The ‘leaf’ or fat about the kidneys of a pig. Also attrib.
1847. Halliwell, Flare, fat round a pig’s kidney.
1851. Mayhew, Lond. Labour, I. 199. Flare-cakes … are round cakes, made of flour and ‘unrendered’ (unmelted) lard, and stuck over freely with currants.
1881. Oxfordsh. Gloss., Suppl., Fleeurn, the leaf of a pig (Holton), fleeur (Yarnton.)
1888. Lond. Tradesm. Advt. This Lard … is made from the best Pork Flare only.
