Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SLAIN, n.2 Also slane. A wooded slope or cliff, a tree-covered ravine (Rxb. 1825 Jam.).
[Corrupt form of Eng. slade, id.]
