An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

To SLAP, v. a. To separate threshed grain from the broken straw, &c. by means of a riddle, S. B.

Su. G. slaepp-a, to permit any thing to escape.

Slap, s. A riddle for thus separating grain, S. B.

To SLASH, v. n. To give a slabbering kiss, S.

Isl. slefs-a, allambo, alligurio.

To SLASH, v. n. To work in what is wet or flaccid, Lanerks.

Dan. slask-er, to paddle, to puddle.

Slash, s. A great quantity of broth, or any other sorbillaceous food, Loth.

Slashy, s. Applied to work that is both wet and dirty, S.

Sw. slask, wet.