I . a.
1.
Backward, remiss, careless, negligent.
2.
Slow, tardy, dilatory, lingering, abated, diminished.
3.
Loose, relaxed.
4.
Weak, remiss.
5.
Dull, idle, quiet, inactive.
II . ad.
Partially, insufficiently, imperfectly.
III . v. n.
See ~en .
IV . v. a.
1.
See ~en .
2.
Slake ( as lime ).