Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SLUBBER, n.2 Also slobber. “Half-twined or ill-twined woollen thread” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.); tangled yarn in a weft shot in weaving (Rnf. 1970).
[Deriv. of Eng. slub, a sliver of wool loosely twined before being spun into yarn.]
