(flē) v. fled, flee·ing v.i.
1. To run away, as from danger, harm, or enemies.
2. To move away quickly; disappear.
3. To move swiftly; leave abruptly.
—v.t.
4. To run away from; avoid or try to avoid.
5. To leave or go away from abruptly: to flee the country. See synonyms under ESCAPE, FLY¹. ♦ Homophone: flea. [OE flēon. Akin to FLEA.]

(flē, flā) Scot. v.t. & v.i.
To fly; let fly.
—noun A fly: also spelled flie.