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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1460
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Slichty, adj.2 [Late ME and e.m.E. sleighty (Lydgate); Slicht n.] Cunning, deceitful; clever, dexterous. — a1400 Legends of the Saints ii 257.
The baser sad, schow wes vode, That lente to hym a clath sa gud That wes sa slichty a creatour [Legenda Aurea impostori et mago] c1420 Wynt. v 5612.
Be gilry Off the dewyll that wes slychty 1460 Hay Alex. 7410.
Ane payntoure quhilk of craft was maid slichty To paynt … his phisonomy
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