First Known Use: circa 1639
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1slattern
noun slat·tern \ˈsla-tərn\
: an untidy, dirty woman
Full Definition of SLATTERN
: an untidy slovenly woman; also : slut, prostitute
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Origin of SLATTERN
probably from German schlottern to hang loosely, slouch; akin to Dutch slodderen to hang loosely, slodder slut
2slattern
adjective
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