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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
SLACKEN, v. Sc. usage: to slake, quench (thirst). Also in n.Eng. dial.Rnf. 1835 D. Webster Rhymes 20:
'Tween ae wee faught and anither, We scarce hae't to slacken our drouth.
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