I. ˈslādə(r), -ātə- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English sclater, from sclate slate + -er — more at slate
1. : one that slates ; especially : a tool or machine with a blade of slate or similar stone used for fleshing hides
2. : slate picker
3.
a. : wood louse 1
b. : any of various marine isopods — called also sea slater
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: slate (V) + -er
chiefly Britain : one that censures sweepingly and violently : a severe critic