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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LIDE, v. To glide or pass smoothly over or through air, water, etc.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 83, 399:
Down sank the gows amang the glaur, Or else the water lided. … O' a' the burds that lide, The air, or ocean's jabbling tide.