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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Slaing,) Slaying, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. slayeing (1561), ME sleing (Trevisa); Sla v.] Deadly. —a1658 Durham Comm. Rev. 582 (see Mortifer(o)us adj.).
