Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SLIME, adj. Appar. a mistake for Lime, adj., earthenware.Abd. 1731 Monymusk Papers (S.H.S.) 2:
Five slime bassons estimate at two shilling ster.
