"Fly For It" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL

Fly For It LAW AND LEGAL
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on a criminal trial in former times, it was usual after a verdict of not guilty to inquire also, “Did he fly for it?” This practice was abolished by the 7 ft 8 Geo. IV., c. 28, t 5. wharton

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