adj. (-ier, -iest) 1 (of flesh etc.) Limp; flaccid.

- feeble. flabbiness n. [alteration of flappy: related to *flap]

n. - large bottle, usu. Holding a quart (1.13 litres), esp. Of wine, cider, etc.

- large vessel for wine etc., usu. With a handle, spout, and lid. [latin flasco *flask]

adj. (of food) covered with alcohol and set alight briefly (following a noun: pancakes flambe). [french: related to *flame]

n. Projecting flat rim etc., for strengthening or attachment. [origin uncertain]

adj. (-ier, -iest) showy; gaudy; cheaply attractive. flashily adv. Flashiness n.

v. (often refl.) Display proudly; show off; parade. [origin unknown]

(brit. Flavour) —n. - mingled sensation of smell and taste (cheesy flavour).

- characteristic quality (romantic flavour).

- (usu. Foll. By of) slight admixture (flavour of failure). —v. Give flavour to; season. flavourless adj. Flavoursome adj. [french]

adj. - of flax.

- (of hair) pale yellow.

v. (-ging) 1 provide or deck (an arrow etc.) With feathers.

- bring up (a young bird) until it can fly.

- (as fledged adj.) A able to fly. B independent; mature. [obsolete adj. Fledge fit to fly]

—n. - a woolly coat of a sheep etc. B wool sheared from a sheep at one time.

- thing resembling a fleece, esp. Soft fabric for lining etc. —v. (-cing) 1 (often foll. By of) strip of money, valuables, etc.; swindle.

- shear (sheep etc.).

- cover as if with a fleece (sky fleeced with clouds). fleecy adj. (-ier, -iest). [old english]