aslop
|a-slop|
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/əˈslɑp/
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/əˈslɒp/
slanting; tilted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aslop' originates from Middle English, specifically the element 'a-' + 'slope', where the prefix 'a-' meant 'on' or 'in the state of' and 'slope' meant 'a slant or incline'.
Historical Evolution
'aslop' developed from Middle English forms such as 'aslope' and persisted in some dialectal and archaic uses as 'aslop' with the sense of 'on a slope' or 'slanting'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'on a slope' or 'in a slanting position', and over time the meaning narrowed to indicate 'tilted, awry, or slantwise'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
slanting, tilted, or set at an angle; not straight or level.
The shutter was aslop after the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/10/30 01:04