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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Sclent,) Sklent, adj. [Sclent n. or v.] Devious, ‘crooked’, dishonest. — c1610 Melville Mem. 264.
Robert Erle of Orkeney … had bene wardit … be the regent, for some sklent dealing with Denmark as was allegit
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