Highland fling

noun

: a lively Scottish folk dance

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Highland fling was in 1804

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“Highland fling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Highland%20fling. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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Highland fling

noun
: a lively Scottish folk dance

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