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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Slepingly,) Sleipinglie, adv. [17th c. Eng. sleepingly (1638); Sleping vbl. n. Cf. Slep(e v. 4.] Slothfully. — Arundel MS 249/317.
Thou … knawis … in quhat ewillis and vicis I sleipinglie am put in
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