Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SHALP, v. To steal or slink away. Gael.Arg. 1882 Argyllshire Herald (3 June):
If he didna shalp awa' the same's his nose was bliddan.
