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Slurring, vbl. n. (? Cf. 17th c. Eng. Slur v. to smear (1602); disparage; pass over without proper consideration (1660).) —1661 Aberd. Council Lett. IV 107.
As for Mr. Androw Cant I learne of no slurring in anie particular