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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1612
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Slip, n.4 (e.m.E. slip semi-liquid clay (1640). Cf. late ME slyp mud, slime (Prompt. Parv.), slep curdled milk (a1425), OE slyppe a viscous slimy substance.] — 1612 Bk. Rates (Halyb.) 329.
Slip the barrell
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