Flout

[Perry]

flout (flout)
v. flout·ed, flout·ing, flouts
v.tr.
To show contempt for; scorn: flout a law; behavior that flouted convention. See Usage Note at flaunt.
v.intr.
To be scornful.
n.
A contemptuous action or remark; an insult.

flout
1551, perhaps a special use of M.E. flowten "to play the flute" (cf. M.Du. fluyten "to play the flute," also "to jeer").

Did Ian Anderson flounce and flaunt as he flouted?

[gailr]

flout
1551, perhaps a special use of M.E. flowten "to play the flute" ...

flout, flouter, flautist?

[skinem]

Ian Anderson most definitely was (is?) a flouncing, flaunting floutist.

[gailr]

Is it easier or more difficult to play a woodwind instrument if the musician has aqualungs?

[skinem]

I have no idea, but, then again, I'm thick as a brick.

[sluggo]

My God, I was wond'ring aloud if you two were living in the past. Apparently not.

You could have mentioned that Anderson, to play, would always Stand Up...

Whew, tough crowd. Nothing is easy...