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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Slit,) Slyt, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. slitte (Trevisa), slyt (1438), slit (1607).] Having slits (as a part of the design). —1585 Whitelaw Sc. Arms Makers 295.
9 slyt ribbit gairdis [sc. for a sword]
