flichter

[ flikh-tuhr ]

verb (used without object)

, Scot.

1. (of birds) to fly feebly; flutter.
2. to tremble; quiver.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flichter¹

1505–15; flicht flight ¹ + -er ⁶

Example Sentences

And thus it flowed: The stars are steady abune; I' the water they flichter an' flee; But steady aye luikin' doon, They ken themsel's i' the sea.

From Project Gutenberg

The stars are steady abune;   I' the water they flichter and flee; But, steady aye, luikin doon   They ken theirsels i' the sea.

From Project Gutenberg

The Duke was no' the kin' o' man for tae wink back, for though he's aye grawcious, he's aye dignifeed; but there was a bit flichter o' humour roun' his mou' whan he said, says he, 'I think that will do very well, Geordie!'

From Project Gutenberg

And thus it flowed: The stars are steady abune; I' the water they flichter an' flee; But steady aye luikin' doon, They ken themsel's i' the sea.

From Project Gutenberg