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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SLEDGE, v. Sc. usage of Eng. sledge in vbl.n. comb. sledging-mill, a sledge-hammer, where mill is a misprint for Mell, n.1Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 349:
His [minister's] neives ne'er lifted like a sledging mill. As if 'twad dash his harmless flock to hell.
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