Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SHUISLINS, n.pl. Trash, rubbish (Ork. 1929 Marw.). Adj. shuizly, rubbishy, worthless (Id.). [′ʃøzlɪnz]
[Orig. somewhat doubtful. Phs. deriv. forms from Norw. dial. susl, slops, dish-water.]
