An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Flug
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Flug, m., ‘act of flying, flight, flock,’ from MidHG. vluc (pl. vlüge), OHG. fluy, m.; corresponding to AS. flyge, OIc. flugn, m., ‘flight’; verbal abstract of fliegen. For another form see under Flucht. Goth. *flugi- and *flauhti- are wanting. —