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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1869
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SLAMMER, v. Also slamer. To sup noisily, lick up (Bnff. a.1838 Jam. MSS. X. 293) . Also intr., to slobber, make a noise in drinking.Bnff. 1869 W. Knight Auld Yule 134:
Drucken hags, that slamerin smirk.