flounce (1)

i. & t. [Sw. dial. flunsa to dip, plunge.] A. In trans.: To plunge, dash, or throw one's self about; to make violent or rapid movements of the limbs; to struggle, to flounder. *B. Trans.: To throw violently. fiounce (1), s. [FLOUNCE (1), v.] A sudden jerking movement of the body or limbs; a plunging or lie en to flow.] 1. Ord . Lang .: A small stream of water. 2. Metall .: Fluid gla floating in a puddling furnace.