Where does “sloveyn” come from?
sloveyn (Middle English) comes from Middle Dutch sloovin — a scold.
sloveyn (Middle English): An immoral woman, slut; knave, rascal
Definitions
- An immoral woman, slut; knave, rascal
Ancestry of “sloveyn”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Dutch | sloovin | a scold |