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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SCLENTER, n. Also sclender, sklenner. In pl.: the loose detritus of stone which accumulates under a crag, a scree, a stony hill-side (Lnk., Peb. 1825 Jam.; Dmf. 1925 Trans. Dmf. and Gall. Antiq. Soc. XIII. 38, sklenner). Adj. sclenderie, covered with scree or detritus (Peb. 1825 Jam., a sclenderie brae, — place).Peb. 1775 M. Armstrong Tweeddale 68:
The sun's reflection, from the scarry braes, or sclenters, as they are called.