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Sloat vs Scoat - What's the difference?

sloat | scoat |

As a noun sloat

is a narrow piece of timber that holds together large pieces; a slat.

As a verb scoat is

to prop; to scotch.

sloat

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A narrow piece of timber that holds together large pieces; a slat.
    • the sloats of a cart
    (Webster 1913) ----

    scoat

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (UK, dialect) To prop; to scotch.
    • (Webster 1913)