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SLOVENLIER
Adjective
slovenlier
comparative form of slovenly
Source: Wiktionary
SLOVENLY
Slov"en*ly, a.
1. Having the habits of a sloven; negligent of neatness and order, especially in dress. A slovenly, lazy fellow, bolling at his ease. L'Estrange.
2. Characteristic of a solven; lacking neatness and order; evincing negligence; as, slovenly dress.
Slov"en*ly, adv.
Definition: a slovenly manner.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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