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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slimy, Slymy, adj. [ME and e.m.E. slymy (Piers Plowman); Slime n.] Covered with slime. —1456 Hay II 137/27.
Sum fischeis … ar of ligny skyn, nocht slymy 1513 Doug. vii vi 12.
Thys wikkyt goddes towart hir … Ane of hir slymy serpent haris dyd cast
