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slither
CIDE DICTIONARY
slither, v. i. [Cf. G. schlittern, LG. schliddern. See slide.].
To slide; to glide. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
slither, v. & n.
--v.intr. slide unsteadily; go with an irregular slipping motion.
--n. an instance of slithering.
--v.intr. slide unsteadily; go with an irregular slipping motion.
--n. an instance of slithering.
Derivative
slithery adj.
Etymology
ME var. of slidder (now dial.) f. OE slid(e)rian frequent. f. slid-, weak grade of slidan SLIDE
THESAURUS
slither
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