Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SKLAFFORD-HOLE, n. A ventilation hole in a barn (Ags. 1808 Jam.).
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a corruption of slappit hole, see Slap, v.2]