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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1898
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†LAMB, n.2, v.2 Heriot's School slang.
I. n. An expert skater.Edb. 1898 J. Baillie W. Crighton 189:
He was in truth a most accomplished skater, and was, in the opinion of the knaps, the "Lamb of the Loch."
II. v. To skate expertly.Edb. 1898 J. Baillie W. Crighton 188:
There were some good skaters amongst the boys who "lambed it" to their hearts' content.
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