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

SLOT, s. A sum of money, S. B.

To SLOTH, v. a.
V. [Sleuth], v.

To SLOTTER, v. n.
1. To pass time sluggishly, S.
Douglas.
2. To act in a slovenly manner, Loth.
Douglas.

Teut. slodder-en, flaccescere.

Slottry, adj. Drowsy, inactive, Loth.
Douglas.

SLOUNG, s. A sling.
V. [Slong].

To SLOUNGE, v. n. To go about in an indolent way, especially as catering for a dinner, S.

Dan. slong-er, Germ. schlungel-n, to saunter.

Sloungin-like, adj. Having a downcast look; or moving like one much fatigued, S.

SLOUPE, s. A stupid silly fellow, S. A.
Gl. Complaynt.