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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1666
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Sidlens, n. [Sid(e)lingis adv. Also in the later and mod. dialects.] A steep slope, precipice. —1666 Lauderdale P. I 250.
Ther was a glen betuixt us and them, and a great sidlens or precipes, which we behoved to pase
