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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slaik, v. [North. ME slake (Northern Homilies), ON sleikja, also in the later Sc. and North. Eng. dials.] tr. (? intr.). To lick. — 1540 Lynd. Sat. 2173 (B).
Sett thow not by, howbeid scho kist & slaikkit [Ch. slaik it]