General
flayed
What does flayed mean?
Afraid or terrified. A traditional Yorkshire dialect word.
"The dog were flayed of thunder."
Origin
Yorkshire dialect from Old Norse 'fleyja' / related to 'flee'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'flayed' mean in Yorkshire?
It means frightened or scared, not the standard English sense of having skin stripped.
Where does the Yorkshire 'flayed' come from?
It derives from Old Norse and is related to 'flee'.
How is 'flayed' used?
To describe being afraid, as in being 'flayed of thunder'.
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