Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†ROBERT SLANCH, n.comb. The heron, Ardea cinerea (Crm. 1921 T.S.D.C.).
[Orig. obscure. Cf. River Slanch, id. Slanch may be corruption of shanks, from its long legs.]