a coined
term from flick, a light and rapid
movement.
a coined
term from
flicker, to
burn or shine unsteadily, as a candle in the
wind. Used figuratively in this lecture.
1. a coined
term referring to a light and rapid
movement, or succession of such movements. Flick means to move with a
jerk and
flack means to move or shake intermittently. 2. a
reference to a
stick used in lacrosse, a
game originated by
Indians of
North America, in which two 10-
member teams attempt to
send a small
ball into each other's netted
goal. Each player is equipped with a
stick (or crosse) at the end of which is a netted pocket for throwing, catching or carrying the
ball.