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slattern

1. slat.tern \'slat-*rn\ \-le-\ n [prob. fr. G schlottern to hang loosely, 
   slouch; akin to D slodderenX to hang loosely, slodder slut : an untidy 
   slovenly woman; also : SLUT, PROSTITUTE  - slattern aj
2. slattern vt : FRITTER, WASTE - usu. used with away