imp. of Slee, to slay. Slew.
(superl.) Moving a short space in a relatively long time; not
swift; not quick in motion; not rapid; moderate; deliberate; as, a slow
stream; a slow motion.
(superl.) Not happening in a short time; gradual; late.
(superl.) Not ready; not prompt or quick; dilatory; sluggish; as,
slow of speech, and slow of tongue.
(superl.) Not hasty; not precipitate; acting with deliberation;
tardy; inactive.
(superl.) Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true
time; as, the clock or watch is slow.
(superl.) Not advancing or improving rapidly; as, the slow growth
of arts and sciences.
(superl.) Heavy in wit; not alert, prompt, or spirited; wearisome;
dull.
(adv.) Slowly.
(v. t.) To render slow; to slacken the speed of; to retard; to
delay; as, to slow a steamer.
(v. i.) To go slower; -- often with up; as, the train slowed up
before crossing the bridge.
(n.) A moth.
