Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1824
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†SLOAN, n. A sharp retort, a snub, reproof, “a rallying or scolding match” (Rxb. 1825 Jam., ‡1923 Watson W.-B.). Also in n.Eng. dial.Sc. 1824 Scott St. Ronan's W. i.:
If the guests were critical about their accommodations, none so likely as Meg to give them what in her country is called a sloan.
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