FLAY

flay

Noun

  1. A fright; a scare.
  2. Fear; a source of fear; a formidable matter; a fearsome or repellent-looking individual.

Verb

  1. To cause to fly; put to flight; drive off (by frightening).
  2. To frighten; scare; terrify.
  3. To be fear-stricken.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. to strip skin off
  2. to lash


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