Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SPLICE, n. Sc. usage: a sliver of wood, a splinter (Ags., Rxb. 1921 T.S.D.C.; Uls. 1930; Rxb. 1942 Zai; Lth., Bwk., s.Sc. 1971).
[Variant of Sclice, slice, after Eng. splice, split, etc.]
