slaver


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
slaver1 /ˈsleɪvə/
noun historical a person dealing in or owning slaves.

■ a ship used for transporting slaves.




Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
slaver2 /ˈslavə, ˈsleɪvə/
noun
  • 1 saliva running from the mouth.
  • 2 archaic excessive or obsequious flattery.
verb
  • 1 let saliva run from the mouth.
  • 2 (usu. slaver over) show excessive admiration or desire.
– origin ME: prob. from Low Ger.; cf. slobber.
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