v. (past and past part. fled)
1. intr. (often foll. by from, before) a run away. b seek safety by fleeing.
2 tr. run away from; leave abruptly; shun (fled the room; fled his attentions).
3 intr. vanish; cease; pass away.
Derivatives:
fleer n.
Etymology: OE fleon f. Gmc