Flyting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flyting is a noun meaning Contention, noisy argument.
Meaning
Contention, noisy argument.
More Meanings
- Scolding, rebuke.
- A poetic contest of insults or invective.
Example Sentences
Rival poets in Scotland exchanged flytings that were packed with riddling conceits.
These "flytings" consisted of alternate torrents of sheer Billingsgate poured upon each other by the combatants.
Word Forms
- flytings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fliting, bangling, quarrelling, brabblement, wrangle, argy-bargy.
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