Definition for SLOV-EN

SLOV-EN, n. [D. slof, careless; sloffen, to neglect; W. yslabi, from yslab, extended; Ir. slapaire.]

A man careless of his dress, or negligent of cleanliness; a man habitually negligent of neatness and order. – Pope.

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