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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slug, n. [ME and e.m.E. slugge (c1425), slug (1615); Slug v.] A sluggard. —c1590 J. Stewart 235/143.
Dainger dred I of dispair … And sleuth also, that sluggis slummerie slawe
