First Known Use: before 12th century
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1slipper
adjective slip·per \ˈsli-pər\
Definition of SLIPPER
chiefly dialect : slippery
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Origin of SLIPPER
Middle English, from Old English slipor; akin to Middle Low German slipper slippery, slippen to slip
2slipper
noun
: a light, soft shoe that is easily put on and taken off and that is worn indoors
Full Definition of SLIPPER
: a light low-cut shoe that is easily slipped on the foot
— slip·pered \-pərd\ adjective
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Origin of SLIPPER
Middle English, from slippen to slip
First Known Use: 15th century
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slipper
noun slip·per \ˈsli-pər\
Definition of SLIPPER for Kids
: a light low shoe that is easily slipped on the foot and is made to be worn indoors
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