·adj Dull of apprehension; not possessing quick intelligence.
·- imp. of Slee, to slay. Slew. II. Slow ·noun A <<Moth>>. III. Slow ·adv <<Slowly>>. IV. Slow ·s...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
·adj Having (such) a wit or understanding; as, a quick-witted boy. ...
The order to the engineer to cut off steam without stopping the play of the engine. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
In steam navigation, the same as "Ease her!" ...
See match. ...
In marching, means 75 paces to a minute. ...
·adj Characterized by after-wit; slow-witted. ...
·noun Stupid; dull. ...
·adj Flighty; passing rapidly from one subject to another; not having the faculty of attention. ...
·noun Dull; stupid. ...
·adj <<Stupid>>. ...
·adj Weak in intellect; silly. ...
·adj Having but little sense or shrewdness. ...
·adj Having ready wit. ...
·adj Having an acute or nicely discerning mind. ...
·adj Heavy; dull. ...
Inconsiderate, thoughtless, easily imposed on. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose