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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1569
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Slughe, n. [ME and e.m.E. sloghe (Rolle), sloghte (1483), slough (c1500), ME also sloh (a1225), OE slóh, slóᵹ.] Boggy ground. — 1569 Dysart Gleanings 26.
Betwix … the se at the southe, bogis slughe at the west and salt girnells at the northe
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