The word “flitter” is employed in literature with a remarkable range of meanings, shifting fluidly between naming vessels, creatures, and qualities of movement. In some texts it designates a ship or airborne craft—its name evoking both mystery and nimbleness, as when only select officers are privy to its secret destination [1] or its arrival sparks anticipation among passengers [2]. In other narratives the term transforms into a whimsical appellation for a creature, as seen in references to a “flitter-mouse” whose form contrasts with its more pointed relatives [3] or in lyrical verse celebrating its light, airy motion [4]. Moreover, “flitter” is often used metaphorically to call attention to rapid, transient movement, echoing the fleeting nature of light and sound in language [5].