Flight

flīt, n. a pa ing through the air: a soaring: excursion: a sally: a series of steps: a flock of birds flying together: the birds produced in the same season: a volley or shower: act of fleeing: hasty removal.— adj. Flight′ed ( Milt. ), flying.— adv. Flight′ily .— n. Flight′ine .— adj. Flight′y , fanciful: changeable: giddy. [A.S. flyht — fléogan .]