flam Meaning, Definition & Usage

Flam noun

Etymology

Cf. AS. fleám, flm, floght. &root; 84 . Cf. Flimflam.

Definitions

1. A freak or whim; also, a falsehood; a lie; an illusory pretext; deception; delusion. Obs.

   A perpetual abuse and flam upon posterity. South.

Flam transitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Flammed ; present participle & verbal noun Flamming

Definitions

1. To deceive with a falsehood. Obs.

   God is not to be flammed off with lies. South.