Slothen

//ˈsləʊθən// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make or be slothful. ambitransitive, rare

    "I have asked several old Suffolkers the meaning of this expression as used of Suffolk Fairs, and am told that a "Dardee" is a "man that slothens about," i.e., a thriftless vagrant."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterised by sloth; lazy. rare

    "For how slight and worthless may we justly deem this slothen and counterfeit Glory, wherewith poor, beggarly Art, with so much Cost and Labour, […]"

Example

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"I have asked several old Suffolkers the meaning of this expression as used of Suffolk Fairs, and am told that a "Dardee" is a "man that slothens about," i.e., a thriftless vagrant."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From sloth + -en.

Etymology 2

From sloth + -en (adjective).

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