An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Annotated/Flause

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Flaus

An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, F
by Friedrich Kluge, translated by John Francis Davis

Flause

Flechse

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This annotated version expands the abbreviations in the original entry Flause.

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2631499An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, F — FlauseJohn Francis DavisFriedrich Kluge

Flause, feminine, ‘trick, pretence,’ simply ModHG; Middle High German *vlûse does not occur; it is probably connected with Old High German giflôs, neuter ‘whispering,’ giflôsida, feminine, ‘illusion,’ flôsâri, ‘liar.’