FLAMMING

Verb

flamming

present participle of flam

Source: Wiktionary


FLAM

Flam, n. Etym: [Cf. AS. fleám, fl, floght. sq. root 84 . Cf. Flimflam.]

Definition: A freak or whim; also, a falsehood; a lie; an illusory pretext; deception; delusion. [Obs.] A perpetual abuse and flam upon posterity. South.

Flam, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Flammed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Flamming.]

Definition: To deceive with a falsehood. [Obs.] God is not to be flammed off with lies. South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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