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"etymology_text": "Likely from flossy “resembling floss”, thus “showy” or “soft”. Compare floozie. Possibly from Flossie, diminutive of Florence or Flora. Attested from the beginning of the 20th century.",
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"ref": "1934 April, P. O'C [Peter O'Crotty], “Alpine Aria”, in The Villager, page 8:",
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