Calissio Resources Group Inc (CRGP)

[shajandr]

"did a flit"

Thank you for teaching me a new word, Janice. I love words, especially examining their origins, perceived meanings, usage, and the latent emotional baggage attached to them at various times by people of varying cultural backgrounds.

Upon reading your post, my initial impression from my perceived context of your usage of 'flit' was that it was a synonym for fled or having flied away.

CONsulting a dictionary, I found that its etymology is attributed to a Norse word 'flyja' meaning 'to carry' or 'to carry away' or 'convey' (to transport something). It also indicates a Middle English word 'flitten'.

According to that dictionary, the origin of the word 'flee' (or its conjugation fled) is attributed (or blamed, if you will) on a Middle English word 'flen' and an Olde English word 'fleon', both meaning to run away from.

Your usage of 'flit' seems better to match the word 'fled'. However, right now I am convinced that 'flit' and 'fled' stem from a common origin, as does the attributed precursor words from Middle English, Olde English, and Norse. I think these are really interchangeable words and perhaps they have slightly distinct implied meanings now, but very minimal.

Anyways(TM - Nasfan),I had never heard or seen the word 'flit' before your post. I love learning new words, so thank you for that. I wonder if 'flit' is a word in your common usage and whether you can recall where you first came upon it. Was it during your education in the US, and if so when and in what institution/book? If you learnt it whilst abroad, is 'flit' in common usage abroad (e.g., UK, Australia, Canada)?