v. Obs. In 4 flysche. [app. imitative of the sound of a blade waved through the air.] trans. To slash or cut. Hence Flyschand ppl. a.
a. 1400[?]. Morte Arth., 2141. FFoynes fulle felly with flyschande speris. Ibid., 2769. Ffulle butt in þe frounte he flysches hyme evene.