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Flagrant , a. [L. flagrans, -antis, p. pr. of flagrate to burn, akin to Gr. >: cf. F. flagrant. Cf. Flame, Phlox.]
- Flaming; inflamed; glowing; burning; ardent.1913 Webster
The beadle's lash still flagrant on their back.
Prior.1913 WebsterA young man yet flagrant from the lash of the executioner or the beadle.
De Quincey.1913 WebsterFlagrant desires and affections.
Hooker.1913 Webster - Actually in preparation, execution, or performance; carried on hotly; raging.1913 Webster
A war the most powerful of the native tribes was flagrant.
Palfrey.1913 Webster - Flaming into notice; notorious; enormous; heinous; glaringly wicked.
Syn. -- Atrocious; flagitious; glaring. See Atrocious.
1913 Webster
- Flaming; inflamed; glowing; burning; ardent.