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English Dictionary: fluster by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
fluster
n
  1. a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset [syn: perturbation, fluster]
v
  1. be flustered; behave in a confused manner
  2. cause to be nervous or upset
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Fluster \Flus"ter\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Flustered}; p. pr. &
      vb. n. {Flustering}.] [Cf. Icel. flaustra to be flustered,
      flaustr a fluster.]
      To make hot and rosy, as with drinking; to heat; hence, to
      throw into agitation and confusion; to confuse; to muddle.
  
               His habit or flustering himself daily with claret.
                                                                              --Macaulay.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Fluster \Flus"ter\, v. i.
      To be in a heat or bustle; to be agitated and confused.
  
               The flstering, vainglorious Greeks.         --South.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Fluster \Flus"ter\, n.
      Heat or glow, as from drinking; agitation mingled with
      confusion; disorder.
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