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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SCLAB-DAB, v. To walk in a flat-footed noisy manner, as if through mud.Inv. 1931 I. Macpherson Shep. Calendar 69:
When Hilly goes up to gie his accoont wi' his sharny boots sclab-dabbing across the floor o' Heaven.