flauchter

Scots

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈflɑːxtər], [ˈflɔːxtər], [ˈflaːxtər]

Etymology 1

Verb

flauchter (third-person singular simple present flauchters, present participle flauchterin, simple past flauchtert, past participle flauchtert)

1. to pare turf from the ground

Derived terms

• flauchter-spade

Noun

flauchter (plural flauchters)

1. a broad tuft
2. a turf or sod

Etymology 2

Noun

flauchter (plural flauchters)

1. a flying or flight
2. a flock of birds
3. a fluttering or flapping
4. a bustle, great hurry

Synonyms

• flaucht

Verb

flauchter (third-person singular simple present flauchters, present participle flauchterin, simple past flauchtert, past participle flauchtert)

1. to shake, tremble, vibrate

Synonyms

• flaucht