Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a flock; in flocks or herds; in a body.
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Examples
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Thus drew night in, till folk came flockmeal into the hall; for needs must be feast and banquet for triumph of the furtherance of the Quest; and the most of men were merry; but somewhat sober were all the three Champions, so that whoso ran might read it in their faces.
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And nevertheless for all the truce and tribute, they went flockmeal everywhere and harried and robbed and slew our poor folk.
Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days Emily Hickey
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So when they heard her voice they came thither flockmeal, and a great throng mingled of many kindreds was in the Hall, but with one consent they made way for the Children of the Wolf to stand nearest to the dais.
The House of the Wolfings William Morris 1865
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Thus drew night in, till folk came flockmeal into the hall; for needs must be feast and banquet for triumph of the furtherance of the
The Water of the Wondrous Isles William Morris 1865
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And not only did the Dusky Men come flockmeal toward the Bent of the Bowmen, but also they jostled along toward the road that led southward.
The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale William Morris 1865
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'Lo you! they come flockmeal to the Mote-stead; the Place will be filled ere long.'
The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale William Morris 1865
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So when they heard her voice they came thither flockmeal, and a great throng mingled of many kindreds was in the Hall, but with one consent they made way for the Children of the Wolf to stand nearest to the dais.
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