Superlative form of 'flutey'; the most flute-like in sound or quality.
Superlative of 'flutey,' formed with '-est' (Old English '-ost,' marking the highest degree). This superlative construction is one of the oldest grammatical features in English.
The '-est' superlative ending dates back to Proto-Germanic—we still use it today after nearly 2,000 years, making it one of English's most stable grammatical structures despite all the language's other chaos.
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