deriv.
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derivation.
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derivative.
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derive.
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derived.
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Probably a deriv. from ettle, see below, but cp.
From Scandinavian influence on Southern Lowland Scotch by Flom, George Tobias
O. E. slape. slapen, vb. to make smooth, O. N. slæipna, but possibly deriv. from slape. snape, vb. to restrain, O. N. snöypa.
From Scandinavian influence on Southern Lowland Scotch by Flom, George Tobias
The Sco. word is probably a deriv. from flyt, as indicated also by the umlauted vowel.
From Scandinavian influence on Southern Lowland Scotch by Flom, George Tobias
O. E. lācan. lakeing, sb. a toy, deriv. lave, sb. the remainder, O. N. læifr, cp.
From Scandinavian influence on Southern Lowland Scotch by Flom, George Tobias
O. L. G. slikken does not correspond. slake, sb. a kiss, deriv., cp.
From Scandinavian influence on Southern Lowland Scotch by Flom, George Tobias
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