FLAGEOLET
Flag"eo*let`, n. Etym: [F. flageolet, dim. of OF. flaj (as if fr. a
LL. flautio;us), of flaüte, flahute, F. fl. See Flute.] (Mus.)
Defn: A small wooden pipe, having six or more holes, and a mouthpiece inserted at one end. It produces a shrill sound, softer than of the piccolo flute, and is said to have superseded the old recorder. Flageolet tones (Mus.), the naturel harmonics or overtones of stringed instruments.
FLAGGINESS
Flag"gi*ness, n.
Defn: The condition of being flaggy; laxity; limberness. Johnson.
FLAGGING
Flag"ging, n.
Defn: A pavement or sidewalk of flagstones; flagstones, collectively.
FLAGGING
Flag"ging, a.
Defn: Growing languid, weak, or spiritless; weakening; delaying.
— Flag"ging*ly, adv.
FLAGGY
Flag"gy, a.
1. Weak; flexible; limber. "Flaggy wings." Spenser.