Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SLUMRY, adj. Of a fish: lean, in poor condition, spent (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′slʌmrɪ]
[Cf. Norw. dial. slumr, soft, flaccid, of a drooping plant, slumren, stumbling, tottery, and Sloom, v.1, 3.]
