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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slleve sillk. [e.m.E. slaye sylke (1588), sleaue-silke (1598).] Silk thread, separable into finer filaments for use in embroidery, etc. —1603 Montgomery Mem. 247.
For ane wnce of covllours of slleue sillk to vork ane purse, iii s.
