Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Producing wind; flatulent.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective obsolete Producing wind; flatulent.

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  • adjective obsolete Producing wind; flatulent.

Etymologies

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Latin flare, flatum to blow.

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Examples

  • Hugh knew that the scientist referred to was lieutenant Nelson, in charge of the spiritual and physical welfare of the Ship's sector which included Hugh's flative vilage.

    Destiny Narrowly Avoided 2010

  • Hugh knew that the scientist referred to was lieutenant Nelson, in charge of the spiritual and physical welfare of the Ship's sector which included Hugh's flative vilage.

    Science Fiction Hall of Fame Various, 1973

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