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FLUTTERING

\flˈʌtəɹɪŋ], \flˈʌtəɹɪŋ], \f_l_ˈʌ_t_ə_ɹ_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of FLUTTERING

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Act of hovering or flapping the wings without flying; agitation.
Flapping the wings without flight.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. The act of flapping the wings without flight; a wavering; agitation.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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