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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sleke,) Sleik, Sleyk, adj. [ME and e.m.E. slike (Cursor M.), slyk(e (Chaucer), slicke (1549), sleake (1589), sleeke (1590), MFlem. sleec, sleic, Icel. slíkr.] Smooth and glossy, sleek. — 1513 Doug. vi x 62.
Thar sleik [Ruddim. sleyk; L. nitentis] swail stedis

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