Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SLOD, n. A clumsy graceless man, a hobbledehoy, a lumbering, awkward fellow (Abd. 1949).
[Orig. obscure. ? Cf. Sloit, Slott.]
