Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SLOGGER, v., n. [′slogər]
I. v. 1. To walk in a slow and dilatory way, to dawdle, hang back, loiter (Lnk. 1970). Also in n.Eng. dial.Lnk. 1927:
He sloggert when he saw me comin.
2. To act in a slovenly, careless way, to be neglectful of one's personal appearance or cleanliness (Lnk. 1825 Jam.). Also in Eng. dial. Ppl.adj. sloggerin, slovenly in appearance, dirtily or untidily dressed (Cld., Rxb. 1825 Jam.; ‡Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.; Peb., Lnk., Dmf., Rxb. 1970); having a shambling, unprepossessing appearance.s.Sc. 1898 E. Hamilton Mawkin xvi.:
Perse with his great sloggering frame, and low beast-like face.
3. To slobber in eating or the like (Fif. 1825 Jam.); to slaver.Kcd. 1934 L. G. Gibbon Grey Granite 142:
Suddenly Ma's lips ceased to twist and slogger with their blowings of brownish spume.
II. n. A slovenly person, one who is dirty or untidy in his personal appearance (‡Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.; Peb., Lnk., Dmf., Rxb. 1970). Also in Eng. dial. Adj. sloggerie, slovenly (Lnk. 1970).Lnk., Rxb. 1825 Jam.:
A slogger: one who is slovenly and dirty, particularly in the under garments, his stockings often hanging down about his ancles.
