Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†WEEL-SLEEKIT, ppl.adj. Well-drubbed or -basted, from Eng. sleek, to smoothe, used ironically.Sc. 1823 A. Sutherland Macrimmon IV. v.:
If ye have oney wish for a weel-sleekit hide, ye can follow me out to the green.
