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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
SLOUM, n. The green scum or slime that floats on the surface of stagnant water (Rxb. 1825 Jam., 1923 Watson W.-B.). [slʌum]
[Orig. obscure. Poss. connected with sloomy, Sloom, v.1, 3.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Sloum n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 17 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/sloum>
