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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1667
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Slak, n. (? Erron. for flok, f. as Flokkis n. pl., cf. ME flokbedd (1327) a bed stuffed with flock, or ? erron. for Flake n. 1 a hurdle or framework.) — 1667 Edinburgh Testaments LXXIII 45b.
Ane slak bed with ane bolster
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