Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SLUPE, n.1 Also sluip. A lazy, clumsy fellow, a slovenly man (Fif. 1825 Jam.).
[Altered form of Slute, phs. influenced by Sloupe or Slype.]
