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slithersome en · ADJ

Etymology

From slither + -some.

Meanings

1. Characterised or marked by slithering
   • It is another to encourage the liberties of a slithersome coof like de Gredin.” “Slithersome coof?” “Aye, and when you say I've no right to speak, recall that you invited my concern on Roslin's ramparts when you confided in a man who was no more to you than a voice in the darkness.” 2008, Amanda Scott, Knight's Treasure:
   • “Nay, this was a different sound, low and slithersome. As if a heavy tail was dragging through the brush.” 2012, Laurie Halse Anderson, Forge:

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