1. n. & v.
--n.
1. an imperfection; a blemish (has a character without a flaw).
2 a crack or similar fault (the cup has a flaw).
3 Law an invalidating defect in a legal matter.
--v.tr. & intr. crack; damage; spoil.
Derivatives:
flawless adj. flawlessly adv. flawlessness n.
Etymology: ME perh. f. ON flaga slab f. Gmc: cf. FLAKE(1), FLAG(2) 2. n. a squall of wind; a short storm.
Etymology: prob. f. MDu. vlaghe, MLG vlage, perh. stroke