What is the etymology of the word "slew?"
I can eat a whole slew of candy or do a whole slew of research, but what is a slew and where did it come from?
Also, if I may say so...very unattractive word.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
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slew, 1839, from the Irish slaugh, meaning 'a host, crowd, multitude'. also in 1801, an old nautical slang for drunk. neat. also, this is what happens when we're apart and i take your word questions very seriously, instead of mentioning coldslew, the picnic food.
ReplyDeleteIf anyone was gonna answer this, it would be you. :) Smarty.
ReplyDeleteWhat is coldslew? Is that the same as coleslaw...?
aww baby, im here for you with answers, especially when i consult the smart part of my brain, which i refer to as "the internet."
ReplyDeleteyeah, sooo, coldslew/slaw. tomayto, tomahto? i take liberties to keep myself amused. :)