slattern
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noun \ˈsla-tərn\Definition of SLATTERN
: an untidy slovenly woman; also : slut, prostitute
See Origin of SLATTERN
probably from German schlottern to hang loosely, slouch; akin to Dutch slodderen to hang loosely, slodder slut
First Known Use: circa 1639
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