slattern
Americannoun
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a slovenly, untidy woman or girl.
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a slut; harlot.
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of slattern
First recorded in 1630–40; perhaps akin to dial. slatter to splash, spill < ?
Example Sentences
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If Gipsy Danger can burn through the category 5 kaiju Slattern with the exhaust from its nuclear reactor, the heat from the nuclear explosion would melt both of them.
From Scientific American • Jul. 25, 2013
I'm hinting at the idea that Otachi and Slattern share characters that unite them, as do Trespasser and Knifehead.
From Scientific American • Jul. 25, 2013
Concept art depicting Slattern, the only Category V Kaiju we ever get to see.
From Scientific American • Jul. 25, 2013
Like Lady Slattern, he had a "most observant thumb."
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright
Drawn by the steeds in coats of VELVET, Old Steady, Jack, and Slattern, Their manes well combed, and black as jet, Their tails in the same PATTERN.
From Abbeychurch by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
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