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fley
(flā)tr.v. fleyed, fley·ing, fleys Scots
To frighten.
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fley
(fleɪ) orflay
vb
1. to be afraid or cause to be afraid
2. (tr) to frighten away; scare
[Old English āflēgan to put to flight; related to Old Norse fleygja]
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Past participle: fleyed
Gerund: fleying
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