sloveyn

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Flemish sloovin (“a scold”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sluˈvæi̯n/, /ˈsluvən/

Noun

sloveyn (plural sloveyns)

  1. (Late Middle English) An immoral woman, slut; knave, rascal.

Descendants

  • English: sloven
  • Yola: slouveen

References

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