slothen

verb
/ˈsləʊθən/UK/ˈslɔθən/US

Etymology

From sloth + -en (adjective).

  1. inherited from *slaiwiþō — “slowness, lateness
  2. inherited from *slaiwiþu
  3. inherited from slǣwþ
  4. inherited from slouthe
  5. suffixed as slothen — “sloth + -en

Definitions

  1. To make or be slothful.

    • I have asked several old Suffolkers the meaning of this expression as used of Suffolk Fairs, and am told that a "Dardee" is a "man that slothens about," i.e., a thriftless vagrant.
    • I was a laggard this morning, did not rise until 8 o'clock then was slothened for some hours - had some company but got my book and read for several hours.
    • Nothing (besides Frank Silva) gave this overweight slothened teenager more heebies jeebies in the early 90s like UM.
  2. Characterised by sloth

    Characterised by sloth; lazy.

    • For how slight and worthless may we justly deem this slothen and counterfeit Glory, wherewith poor, beggarly Art, with so much Cost and Labour, […]
    • Whether leisure takes on “kamikaze" or “slothen” proportions for the individual may not seem to be the rightful concern of helping professionals.
    • Yet, there are some Lying lazy and slothen, Some in their mansion, Others in deep depression.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA