sluttishness

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
sluttishness
    n 1: in the manner of a slattern [syn: {slatternliness},
         {sluttishness}]
    
from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Sluttish \Slut"tish\, a.
   Like a slut; untidy; indecently negligent of cleanliness;
   disorderly; as, a sluttish woman.
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         Why is thy lord so slutish, I thee pray. --Chaucer.
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         An air of liberal, though sluttish, plenty, indicated
         the wealthy farmer.                      --Sir W.
                                                  Scott.
   [1913 Webster] -- {Slut"tish*ly}, adv. -- {Slut"tish*ness},
   n.
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