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flee

nounobject

artificial fishing lure shaped like an insect

an artificial lure, tied to resemble an insect, used in angling

Example in use

Gie me the flee, Ah'll dae a cast.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/FLEE/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutralalso: fly

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