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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sleg, Sledge, n. [e.m.E. and ME slegge (c1380), sleg(e (1549), sledge (1548), OE slecg (fem.) = MDu. slegge, cf. ON sleggja.] A large, heavy hammer, a sledgehammer. 1536 Fraser P. 222.
Ane sleg of irne 15… Balcarres P. V 73b.
Slegis 1608 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I 81.
Ane sledge tua smythis hammeris ane pair of smythis tayngis [etc.] 1615 Edinb. Test. XLIX 14.
Ane great great sledge price xl s. c1620 Boyd Fl. Zion Exc. xxii/1.
Sturdy quar'men, … With massive sledges should thus slent the stones