Where does “flair” come from?
Flair comes from Middle English flayre, from Old French flair, from Old French flairier meaning "to smell," from Latin flagro meaning "to burn" or "to blaze," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European bʰel- meaning "to shine" or "to burn."
flair (English): A natural or innate talent or aptitude;...
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- A natural or innate talent or aptitude;...
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