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slattern

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) slattern (noun)
  2. 2) slattern (adjective)

1slat·tern

noun \ˈsla-tərn\

Definition of SLATTERN

: an untidy slovenly woman; also : slut, prostitute
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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

Rhymes with SLATTERN

pattern, Saturn

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