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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

UNSLOT, v. To unfasten a door by drawing back the bolt (Fif., Lnl., Lnk. 1973). Also in n.Eng. dial. Pa.t. unslot. See Slot, v.1, 1.Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry 46:
Dan Andrew, at his biddin', Unslot his yett, and out gaed whiddin'.Fif. 1888 G. Gourlay Anstruther 20:
She softly unslot the window.

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