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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slaverand, Slaiver-, Sclaverand, ppl. adj. [Slaver n. Cf. Slavering ppl. adj.] Producing or allowing saliva to issue or fall from the mouth. —1546 Stirling B. Rec. I 43.
For trubling of Henry Thomson sayand to hym Sclaverand Henry [etc.] a1585 Polwart Flyt. 803 (T).
Cappit knaif … Quhillis slaiverand, [H. slauerand] quhillis claverand, and vaiferand with vyne
