slink´ing|ly

slink´ing|ly
slink1 «slihngk», intransitive verb, slunk or (Archaic) slank, slunk, slink|ing.
to move in a secret, guilty manner; sneak: »

After stealing the meat, the dog slunk away.

[Old English slincan]
slink´ing|ly, adverb.
slink2 «slihngk», verb, slinked or slunk, slink|ing, noun, adjective.
–v.t.
(of domestic animals) to bring forth (young) prematurely.
–n.
1. a calf or other young animal born prematurely.
2. the skin of such an animal; slinkskin: »

I believe slink will be leading for fall…The coat will sell for $895 (New York Times).

–adj.
born prematurely.
[< slink1]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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