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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sleke,) Sleik, Slyk, n.2 (? Related to Sleke,n.1) —c1660 Sel. Biog. I 336.
A man in the town had thrown in the water ane sleik [v.r. slyk] and a sea-chest of one of the provost's sons
