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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slipper, Sliper, Sleiper, n. (e.m.E. sclypper (1478), slipper (1509) a light indoor shoe, a slipper.)(a) 1643 Edinb. Test. LX 235b.
Ane pair of nicht cappe and slipperis 1678 Cunningham Diary 107.
For a pair of shoos & a pair slippers, £4 2 s. 1681 Acts VIII 348/2.
His majestie … discharges all merchants … to import … all forreign made … schoes, boots or slippers 1686 G. Stuart Joco-Ser. Disc. 32.
[To] Throw for the hammer, lowp for slippers(b) 1695 Household Bk. Gr. Baillie 190.
A pair silk slipers with silk and waltin furnisht, £1 4 s.(c) 1666 Thanes of Cawdor 321.
Tua pear of waxte schone … ane pear of sleiperis
