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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slaucht, n. [ME and e.m.E. slaht (Layamon), slaght (1422), slaughte (a1586), OE *sleaht, Fris., MDu. slacht, ON sláttr.] Slaying, slaughter. = Slauchtir n. 4. — 1599 Acts IV 181/1.
Be ressoun of the greit slauchttis of thair pouttis … quhen as for ȝouth nather ar thai abill to gif pastyme, and for quantitie can nawyis be ane greit refreschment
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