Obs. Also 7 float. [Of doubtful formation: either f. FLOT sb.1 or back formation from floten, FLOTTEN.] trans. To skim; = FLEET v.2 1.
1573. Tusser, Husb., xlix. (1878), 108.
| Gehezie his sicknes was whitish and drie, | |
| such cheeses, good Cisley, ye floted too nie. |
1669. J. Worlidge, Syst. Agric., 270. Floating of a Cheese, is the separating the Whey from the Curd.
