Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SLOG, n. A large wave in the sea, a heavy surge (Mry. 1911, Mry. 1914 Trans. Banffshire Field Club 26). Also in E. An. dial. in form slug. [slɔg]
[Cf. Eng. slog, to hit, slug, a hard blow, of uncertain, phs. imit. orig.]
