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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SCLANDER, n., v. Also -or. Sc. forms of Eng. slander (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.). Now arch. Hence sclanderar, a slanderer (Id.).Abd. 1731 Sc. N. & Q. (Jan. 1935) 13:
The most if not all that's said against him will prove in the end malece and sclandor.Ags. 1932 A. Gray Arrows 55:
Mony's the sclanders fause tongues said.