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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

LOAMY, adj. Sluggish, slothful, inactive (Lth. 1825 Jam.).Sc.(E) 1913 H. P. Cameron Imit. Christ I. xxiii.:
Whan yon hinmaist oor sal come, … ye'll murn unco sair that ye hae been sae tabetless an' loamy.

[Phs. the same word as Yks. dial. loam, to become close and heavy, of the atmosphere, ? orig. from loam, stiff, sticky clay or earth.]

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