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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Slip \Slip\, v. t.
1. To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey
gently or secretly.
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He tried to slip a powder into her drink.
--Arbuthnot.
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2. To omit; to loose by negligence.
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And slip no advantage
That my secure you. --B. Jonson.
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3. To cut slips from; to cut; to take off; to make a slip or
slips of; as, to slip a piece of cloth or paper.
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The branches also may be slipped and planted.
--Mortimer.
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4. To let loose in pursuit of game, as a greyhound.
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Lucento slipped me like his greyhound. --Shak.
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5. To cause to slip or slide off, or out of place; as, a
horse slips his bridle; a dog slips his collar.
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6. To bring forth (young) prematurely; to slink.
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{To slip a cable}. (Naut.) See under {Cable}.
{To slip off}, to take off quickly; as, to slip off a coat.
{To slip on}, to put on in haste or loosely; as, to slip on a
gown or coat.
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