Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SLAN-DER-OUS
SLAN-DER-OUS, a.
- That utters defamatory words or tales; as, a slanderous tongue. – Pope.
- Containing slander or defamation; calumnious; as, slanderous words, speeches, or reports, false and maliciously uttered.
- Scandalous; reproachful.
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