Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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‡SEELENT, adj. Also -int (Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 69). -and (Ork. 1904 W. T. Dennison Orcadian Sk. 2). Sc. forms of Eng. silent (Abd. 1884 D. Grant Lays 55, 1916 G. Abel Wylins 23).
Hence seelently (Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xliv.). See P.L.D. § 45. [′silənt]
