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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sla(w)sy gawsy, n. Also: slawsy. [?] A ludicrous term of endearment, addressed to a man. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. (OUP) 41/39.
My honygukkis my slasy gawsy Ȝour musing wald pers ane hairt of stane Sa tak gud confort my gritheidit gawsy [M. slawsy]
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