Flam

Flam
Flam Flam, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Flammed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Flamming}.] To deceive with a falsehood. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

God is not to be flammed off with lies. --South. [1913 Webster]


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