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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1893

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SPLAD, v. To make a long story, be prolix or tantalisingly slow in coming to the point, prevaricate.Kcd. 1893 Stonehaven Jnl. (26 Jan.) 2:
I'm a' luggs thegither; aff wi't, an' nae ony mair spladdin, ye'r hinderin' time.

[Orig. obscure.]

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