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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Silering,) Syllering, ppl. adj. [? Sil(e v.2 and Pleuch n. 3.] ? A knife or similar implement used in siling (Siling vbl. n.). —1615 Edinb. Test. XLIX 14.
[In the testament of a wright] Ane syllering pleuch price viij s.
