flett

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Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-West Germanic *flatti, from Proto-Germanic *flatją (floor), from *flataz (flat), from Proto-Indo-European *pleth₂- (flat). Akin to Old Frisian flet, flette (dwelling, house).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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flett n (nominative plural flett)

  1. the floor, ground
    Heó on flett gecrong.
    She sank to the ground.
  2. a dwelling, habitation, house, cottage, hall
    Gif ðæt flett geblódgad wyrþe.
    If the house be stained with blood.

Declension

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: flet
    • English: flet

References

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