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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
‡SEELENT, adj. Also -int (Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 69). -and (Ork. 1904 W. T. Dennison Orcadian Sk. 2). Sc. forms of Eng. silent (Abd. 1884 D. Grant Lays 55, 1916 G. Abel Wylins 23).
Hence seelently (Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xliv.). See P.L.D. § 45. [′silənt]
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"Seelent adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/seelent>
