ˈfləi, ˈflā verb
( fleyed ; fleyed ; fleying ; fleys )
Etymology: Middle English flayen, from Old English āflēgan, āflȳgan, from ā-, ar-, perfective prefix + -flēgan, -flȳgan, causative from the root of English flee — more at abear , flee
transitive verb
1. Scotland : to terrify or frighten especially by startling
2. Scotland : to frighten off — usually used with away
intransitive verb
Scotland : to become afraid