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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slitting, vbl. n. Also: sclytting, slotting. [ME and e.m.E. slittinga (c1175), slittinge (Trevisa), slyttyng (1522), slitting (1562); Slit(t v.] a. The action of cutting (masonry, etc.) (to allow for alterations in the structure). b. ? = a above. c. The action of slitting in sense b of Slit(t v.a. 1535–6 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I 166.
Slitting of the said hous and rasing of ane turngrece 1535–6 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I 193.
For ii new durris slitting hewing and laying to the saidis chalmeris 1537–8 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I 223.
For … slitting and insetting of ane new hewin dur upone the galry 1538–9 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I 256.
For certane slitting chymnayis and perpan wallis rasing woltis making and sindry utheris … reformationis 1572–3 Treas. Acc. XII 334.
To certane masonis and werkmen for slitting of the wall and bigging of the wall agane for the said yettb. 1431 Exch. R. IV 536.
Et pro le sclytting cujusdam bargie domini regis … xxxv s.c. 1647 Stirling B. Rec. I 193.
Proclamatiounes anent slotting and spuilyeing of flesche