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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1882

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SCLUNSH, v. To walk with a slow heavy tread, to stump along (Abd., Kcd., Ags., Fif. 1969).Abd. 1882 T. Mair John o' Arnha's Latterday Exploits 37:
When John himsel' cam' sclunshin down.

[Orig. prob. chiefly imit., phs. with influence from Slounge, q.v.]

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