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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slummerie, adj. [Late ME slomry, ME and e.m.E. slombry (Chaucer), slumbry (1578), MDu. slumerich.] Sleepy. —c1590 J. Stewart 235 § 141.
Sleuth … that sluggis slummerie slawe
