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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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Slutheroun, n. [? f. Slut n. Cf., in the mod. dial., sluther bane a lazy slut, a sloven (Aberd. 1930), also slutter, sludder. Cf. also MDu. sludder.] A slovenly, sluttish person. —1456 Hay II 63/7 (see Slut n.).