French

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Etymology

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From Middle French flagorner, of obscure origin. Possibly equivalent to a blend of flatter (to flatter) +‎ corner (to blow a horn, trumpet).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fla.ɡɔʁ.ne/
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Verb

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flagorner

  1. (transitive, literary) to flatter coarsely; to toady

Conjugation

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