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slaver

SLA-vuh

Slaver (noun) means a person who trades in or owns slaves. Example: “The novel follows a slaver's ship across the Atlantic.”

noun
1
A person who trades in or owns slaves.
"The novel follows a slaver's ship across the Atlantic."
verb
1
To let saliva drip from the mouth; to drool.
"The dog slavered over the steak on the counter."

How to use slaver

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither someone who deals in slaves, or the act of drooling.

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Word forms

slavered past tense, slavers plural, slavers singular

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Etymology

From Middle English slaveren, from Old Norse slafra ("to slaver"), likely imitative in origin; a doublet of "slabber."

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “slaver” mean?

The word “slaver” means a person who trades in or owns slaves. In plain terms, either someone who deals in slaves, or the act of drooling.

How do you pronounce “slaver”?

“Slaver” is pronounced SLA-vuh (/ˈslævɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “slaver” in a sentence?

Here is “slaver” used in a sentence: “The novel follows a slaver's ship across the Atlantic.”

What is another word for “slaver”?

Words with a similar meaning to “slaver” include drool and slobber.

What part of speech is “slaver”?

Depending on how it is used, “slaver” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “slaver” come from?

The word “slaver” comes from Middle English. From Middle English slaveren, from Old Norse slafra ("to slaver"), likely imitative in origin; a doublet of "slabber.".

How many meanings does “slaver” have?

“Slaver” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who trades in or owns slaves.

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