I. ˈsliŋk verb
( slunk ˈsləŋk ; also slinked ˈsliŋ(k)t ; slink·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English slincan to creep; akin to Old English slingan to worm, twist
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. : to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
2. : to move in a sinuous provocative manner
transitive verb
: to give premature birth to — used especially of a domestic animal
a cow that slink s her calf
Synonyms: see lurk
II. noun
Date: 1607
: the young of an animal (as a calf) brought forth prematurely ; also : the flesh or skin of such an animal
III. adjective
Date: 1750
: born prematurely or abortively
a slink calf