slayed

slay

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Definitions of slayed word

verb with object slayed to draw (warp ends) through the heddle eyes of the harness or through the dents of the reed in accordance with a given plan for weaving a fabric. 1
verb without object slayed to kill or murder. 1
verb without object slayed Slang. to strongly impress or overwhelm someone: His whole album slays. 1
abbreviation SLAYED sley. 1
noun plural slayed the reed of a loom. 1
noun plural slayed the warp count in woven fabrics. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English sleen, slayn, Old English slēan; cognate with Dutch slaan, German schlagen, Old Norse slā, Gothic slahan “to strike, beat”

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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