Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SPLIUNG, v., n. Also spyung. [sp(l)jʌŋ]
I. v. “To walk with long steps and swinging stealthy gait” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 178–79).
II. n. A person of disagreeable disposition (Id.).
[Variant of Slung, n.1, v. For spyung see L, 3.]
