·noun A surface formed of floating threads.
II. Flushing ·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Flush.
III. Flushing ·noun A heavy, coarse cloth manufactured from shoddy;
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In St. Catherine's Street, west of Hermitage Bridge (Lockie, 1810). Site now occupied by the Docks,...
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