Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SLEGGER, n. A kind of conveyor consisting of a long pole set between two wheels under which long heavy articles, such as tree trunks, iron rails, were slung for transport, a Janker (Edb. 1904 E.D.D.).
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a corruption of slinger or sledder (see Sled).]
