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sloven definition

sloven (sluv′ən)

noun

a person who is careless in appearance, habits, work, etc.; dirty or untidy person

Etymology: ME slovein, prob. < MDu slof, lax, limp (< IE base *(s)leubh-, to hang loosely > slobber, Lith slùbnas, limp) + Anglo-Fr -ain, -ein, -an

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