v. Sc. Also flaither. [Cf. ON. flaðra to flatter.] intr. To flatter, use ‘blarney.’ Hence Flethering ppl. a. Also Flethers, flattering talk, blarney.
1786. Burns, Ded. to G. Hamilton, 2.
| Expect na, Sir, in this narration, | |
| A fleechin, flethrin, dedication. |
18[?]. Donald & Flora, 13 (Jam.). Lord. Come now, my good fellow, and— Wat. Aye, flaither awa! Since I’ll no do wi’ foul play, try me wi’ fair play.
1821. H. Duncan, The Young South Country Weaver v. (ed. 2), 98. What! do ye think to beguile me, wi’ your fleeching and your flethers, to do the devils’ wark?
