flocmælum

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Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From flocc +‎ -mǣlum.

Pronunciation

Adverb

flocmǣlum

  1. in flocks, (figuratively) in droves
    • c. 992, Ælfric, "On the Purification of St. Mary"
      Culfran sind swīðe unsċeþþiġe fuglas and bilewite, and hīe lufiaþ ānnesse and flēogaþ him flocmǣlum.
      Pigeons are very gentle and innocent birds, and they love unity and travel in flocks.

Descendants

  • Middle English: flockmel
    • English: flockmeal

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