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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1887
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†SPLUTE, v., n.
I. v. To talk big, to exaggerate in telling a story (Cld. 1825 Jam.).
II. n. One who exaggerates or embroiders a story.Ayr. 1887 J. Service Dr Duguid 250:
Robin was aye a terr'ble splute!
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