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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slug ball. [17th c. Eng. slugg (1622) a bullet; cf. slugg-bullett (1665) and Slug pece.] Bullets, shot. —1670 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Processes No. 77.
The said James bocht ane pistoll … and … powther and slug ball
