SLATTERN


Meaning of SLATTERN in English

I. ˈsla-tərn noun

Etymology: probably from German schlottern to hang loosely, slouch; akin to Dutch slodderen to hang loosely, slodder slut

Date: circa 1639

: an untidy slovenly woman ; also : slut , prostitute

II. adjective

Date: 1684

: slatternly

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