Slape
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Slape is an adjective meaning (Yorkshire, dialect) slippery, slippy.
Meaning
(Yorkshire, dialect) slippery, slippy.
Example Sentences
The Princess [Victoria] was running about one wet morning on the terrace, when the gardener warned her to be careful, as the ground was "slape." She turned and asked: "What is slape?" At that moment her heels flew up and she sat down suddenly on the slippery ground. "That is slape, miss," replied the old servant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slidder, slipskin, slippered, slashy, labent, slipcovered.
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