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Meaning of SLATER

Pronunciation:  'sleytur

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats
 
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 Synonyms: woodlouse
 
 See Also: isopod, pill bug, sow bug

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Slat"er\, n.
    One who lays slates, or whose occupation is to slate
    buildings.
    
  2. \Slat"er\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
    Any terrestrial isopod crustacean of the genus {Porcellio}
    and allied genera; a sow bug.
    
 

 

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