Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SLINGER, v., n.2 Also slingr (Jak.). [′slɪŋər]
I. v. 1. intr. To swing, sway, roll, reel (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1970).Abd. 1767 W. Meston Poems 129:
As ships, that bear more sail then ballast, Slinger before the very smallest Unequal blast.
2. tr. To twine, twist (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).
II. n. 1. A heave or swell in the sea (Sh. 1970).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Der'r a sling(e)r i' de sea.
2. A twisting, twining (Ib.).
[Du. slingeren, to swing, sway, rock, to roll (of a ship).]
