Recent Examples on the WebThese seasonal traditions, these sloes: a portal into the past, the future.—Lottie Hazell, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English slo, from Old English slāh; akin to Old High German slēha sloe and probably to Russian sliva plum — more at livid
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of sloe was
before the 12th century
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