slough

⁴slough

verb \ˈsləf\

Definition of SLOUGH

intransitive verb

1

a : to become shed or cast off b : to cast off one's skin c : to separate in the form of dead tissue from living tissue

2

: to crumble slowly and fall away

transitive verb

1

: to cast off

2

a : to get rid of or discard as irksome, objectionable, or disadvantageous —usually used with off b : to dispose of (a losing card in bridge) by discarding

Variants of SLOUGH

slough also sluff

First Known Use of SLOUGH

1720