fleasc1, f. (gs. -eisce, npl. ~a, gpl. ~).1. (a) Rod, wand. ~ choill, hazel-rod. ~ dhraíochta, magic wand. (b)~ droma, spinal column, spine. Ar fhleasc a dhroma, on the flat of his back. Bád ar a ~, boat on its keel. (c)Lit: Stripling; scion. 2. (a) Band, hoop, circlet; (of wheel) rim; stud. (b) Garland, wreath. 3. Strip; splinter. Arch:Cu: Fillet. F:Tá ~ air, he has a screw loose. 4. (a)Lit: Line, stroke (in ogham writing). (b)Typ: Dash.