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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slipperie, adj. [e.m.E. slippery (1535).] In fig. context: Having a slippery, insecure surface. —1622 Scot Narr. 306.
King's minions are sett upon high skelfs, but slipperie and dangerous
