Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SLACK, v.2 To damp down (a fire) by covering it with slack or coal dross (Per. 1825 Jam.).
[Appar. not used as a v. in Eng. Phs. there has been influence from Slack, v.1 and Slock.]
