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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1456, 1562-1563
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Slepand, Sleipand, ppl. adj. [North. ME slepand (Cursor M.), Slep(e v.] Sleeping, that is asleep, in fig. context. Also fig. of water: Still, not moving. — 1562-3 Winȝet I 3/10.
Ane schip … gydit thir mony ȝeris be sleuthfull marinaris and sleipand sterismen —fig. 1456 Hay II 138/27.
The slepand wateris of lowis but rynnyng … ar nocht halesum
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