A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Slekie,) Sleikie, Sleekie, adj. [Sleke adj. Also in the later dial.] = Slekit ppl. adj. b, q.v.