A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sleggal(l, n. (Appar. altered form of Sleg n.) —1608 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I 51b.
xxxvj new pickis, … xj sleggallis and three grit kavell mellis 1608 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I 59b.
Pickis … sleggallis … gadis
