A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
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 Edinb. Test. LXXIII 45b.
Ane slak bed with ane bolster
