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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slidy, adj. [17th c. Eng. sliddy (1623); Slid(e v.] Slippery. —1644 Rutherford Serm. Preached to the House of Commons, 31 Jan. 1644 48.
The pavement of the chamber of presence is icy and slidy
