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sluggardy

English

Etymology

sluggard +? -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?sl???(?)di/

Noun

sluggardy (uncountable)

  1. The state of being a sluggard; sluggishness; sloth.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Gower to this entry?)
    • Ydelnesse is roten slogardye.

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sluggard

English

Etymology

From Middle English slogarde, probably ultimately of Old Norse origin. Equivalent to slug +? -ard (pejorative agent suffix).

Noun

sluggard (plural sluggards)

  1. A person who is lazy, stupid, or idle by habit.
  2. A person slow to begin necessary work, a slothful person.
  3. A fearful or cowardly person, a poltroon.

Synonyms

  • See also Thesaurus:idler

Related terms

  • lug
  • slug
  • sluggish

Translations

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