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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1955
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¶SCLAT, v. To make a slapping or clapping noise in walking in one's slippers.ne.Sc. 1955 Mearns Leader (9 Dec.) 6:
In a fyow meenits Granny cam' on the scene — her carpet slippers sclattin' at her heels.
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