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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Slefit,) Sleiffit, Slevit, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. slevid (a1500); Slef(e n.] Provided with sleeves; having sleeves of a particular kind. —1578 Inv. Wardrobe 219.
Ane lang lows gowne … slevit 1578 Inv. Wardrobe 220 (see Lang adj.1 2 g). 1580 Treas. Acc. MS 39.
Mandeillis slevit 1581 Edinb. Test. X 84b.
Ane slevit cloik of frensche blak 1586 Edinb. Test. XVI 343b.
Sleiffit cloikis

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