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Flittermouse
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Flittermouse, n. [Flitter, v.i. + mouse; cf. G. fledermaus, OHG. fledarm. Cf. Flickermouse, Flindermouse.].
A bat; -- called also flickermouse , flindermouse , and flintymouse . [1913 Webster]
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