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Definition of: slink
(slingk) v. slunk (Obs. slank), slunk, slink·ing v.i.
To creep or steal along furtively or stealthily, as in fear.
—v.t. To give birth to prematurely; miscarry: said of animals, especially cows.
—adjective Produced prematurely, as a calf; too immature to be eaten.
—noun An animal, especially a calf, prematurely born; also, its flesh, too immature for proper food. [OE slincan creep]
—slink′ing·ly adverb
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