Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1866
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†SLAID, n., adj., v. Also slade.
I. n. An indolent, slovenly or procrastinating person (Lnk. 1825 Jam.); an unpleasant, disagreeable person.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 166:
He's a naisty slaid o' a cheel.
II. adj. Slovenly, slatternly, disagreeable (Lnk. 1825 Jam.).
III. v. To walk in a lethargic, lounging manner, to slouch along (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 166).
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