Flam \Flam\ (fl[a^]m), n. [Cf. AS. fle['a]m, fl[=ae]m,
flight. [root]84 . Cf. Flimflam.]
A freak or whim; also, a falsehood; a lie; an illusory
pretext; deception; delusion. [Obs.]
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A perpetual abuse and flam upon posterity. --South.
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