I.
past of slay
II.
variant of slough
III.
variant of slue
IV. noun
also slue ˈslü
( -s )
Etymology: Irish Gaelic sluagh
: a large number or quantity : lot
a whole slew of uptown rowdies — Paul Gallico
had slews of work — Conrad Richter
V. noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
: filling consisting of usually three rods worked together — see basket illustration