slater

noun

slat·er ˈslā-tər

: one that slates

[slate entry 1; from its color]

: wood louse

: any of various marine isopods

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of slater was in the 14th century

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Style

“Slater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slater. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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Slater

Sla·ter

ˈslā-tər

Samuel 1768–1835 American (English-born) industrialist

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