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slaither, slather, slether,
slaither [′sleðər, ′slɑðər]
n. A smear, slobber, a quantity of some messy substance. Of people: Sloppy, timid, weak.
v. To beslobber. To smear with something wet and messy. To suck up to (someone).
n. A smear, slobber, a quantity of some messy substance. Of people: Sloppy, timid, weak.
v. To beslobber. To smear with something wet and messy. To suck up to (someone).
slaik, slake,
slake [slek, MN. sljaːk]
n. Various species of fresh- and salt-water edible algae such as Ulva prolifera or Monostroma grevillei.
n. Various species of fresh- and salt-water edible algae such as Ulva prolifera or Monostroma grevillei.
Compounds and phrases etc.
green slake: The sea lettuce Ulva lactuca.
slake-kail: NN.b. The laver Porphyra laciniata or sea lettuce Ulva lactuca.
slake-kail: NN.b. The laver Porphyra laciniata or sea lettuce Ulva lactuca.
slamp,
slamp [slamp]
adj. MN. Slim, lithe, flexible, pliable, supple. Plump, taut, well-proportioned.
adj. MN. Slim, lithe, flexible, pliable, supple. Plump, taut, well-proportioned.
slang,
slang [slaŋ, slʌŋ]
n. Slang Talk, chat, gossip.
n. Slang Talk, chat, gossip.
Slaans, Slanns, Slans,
Slans [ˈslaːns]
pn. Slanes (County Down).
pn. Slanes (County Down).
slaap, slab, slap, slaps, slaup, slawp, slop,
slap [slap, slɔp]
n. A slop, a wet soggy substance, Dregs, dirty water.
pl. slaps.
n. A slop, a wet soggy substance, Dregs, dirty water.
pl. slaps.
Compounds and phrases etc.
slap bowl: A slop basin.
slappy: Wet, sopping, besplashed.
slappy: Wet, sopping, besplashed.
bar-slap, baur-slap, slap, slappie, slappy, slop,
slap [slap]
n. A gap or opening in a wall, fence or hedge etc. whether intentionally or accidentally caused. A breach. A pass or shallow valley between hills. A narrow passage or lane running between houses or between a house below street level and the street itself. A nick or notch. An irregularity in the edge of a metal blade.
dim. slappie
n. A gap or opening in a wall, fence or hedge etc. whether intentionally or accidentally caused. A breach. A pass or shallow valley between hills. A narrow passage or lane running between houses or between a house below street level and the street itself. A nick or notch. An irregularity in the edge of a metal blade.
dim. slappie
Compounds and phrases etc.
baur-slap: A temporary gate in a drystane dyke.
sclap, sclaup, slaip, slap, slep,
slap [slap]
also sclap [sklap]
n. A slap, A large quantity, a great amount, a dollop. A stamp with the foot. A hearty smacking kiss.
v. To slap. To exceed, surpass, beat, go beyond. MN. To walk in a flat-footed or shuffling way.
slappit
also sclap [sklap]
n. A slap, A large quantity, a great amount, a dollop. A stamp with the foot. A hearty smacking kiss.
v. To slap. To exceed, surpass, beat, go beyond. MN. To walk in a flat-footed or shuffling way.
slappit
Compounds and phrases etc.
full slap: At full speed.
slap up: To perform with speed and vigour.
play slap at: To aim a quick blow at.
slap up: To perform with speed and vigour.
play slap at: To aim a quick blow at.
sklash, slash, slashy,
slash [slaʃ]
n. A slash. A splash, wet and dirty work. A fight, a scuffle, fracas.
pl. slashes
v. To slash. To strike with something wet.
n. A slash. A splash, wet and dirty work. A fight, a scuffle, fracas.
pl. slashes
v. To slash. To strike with something wet.
slashy
adj. Of work: wet and dirty. Of rain: heavy.
adj. Of work: wet and dirty. Of rain: heavy.
slaetro, slaetroe, slaetroo, slaiter, slaiter, slaiter, slaitero, slaito, slater, slaterick, slaterick, slatero, slateroo, slaterow, slaterworm, slatoe, slatro, slatroe, slatroo,
slater [ˈsletər]
Also I.Ork. slatero
n. A woodlouse such as Armadillidium vulgare.
Also I.Ork. slatero
n. A woodlouse such as Armadillidium vulgare.