~ 1 [ 'sleɪvə ]
■ noun historical a person dealing in or owning slaves.
↘a ship used for transporting slaves.
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~ 2 [ 'slavə , 'sleɪvə ]
■ noun
1》 saliva running from the mouth.
2》 archaic excessive or obsequious flattery.
■ verb
1》 let saliva run from the mouth.
2》 (usu. ~ over ) show excessive admiration or desire.
Origin
ME: prob. from Low Ger.; cf. slobber .