Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1808
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SLIVE, v., n. [slɑev]
I. v. To slice off, separate by slicing (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B., Rxb. 1970). Deriv. sliver, n., a cross plank of wood used in the tailboard of a cart (Ib.). Obs. in Eng. exc. dial.e.Lth. 1808 Foord Acct. Bk. MS. 11:
To a sliver for a Cart.
II. n. A thin slice, a sliver (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.; s.Sc. 1970).
[O.E.* -slīfan, to cleave, slice.]
