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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sleutcher, n. [? Sleuth n.1 Cf. mod. Sc. dial. Slouter a coarse, slovenly, idle fellow (SND) and Slutheroun n., cf. Slut n.] An idle or indolent person. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 2613 (Ch.).
Sir I compleine vpon the idill men … For then they sleutchers man be treatit, Or els thair querrels vndebaitit
