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slater

¹ American

[sley-ter] / ˈsleɪ tər /

noun

a person who lays slates, as for roofing.

Slater ² American

[sley-ter] / ˈsleɪ tər /

noun

Samuel, 1768–1835, U.S. industrialist, born in England.

slater British

/ ˈsleɪtə /

noun

a person trained in laying roof slates
dialect a woodlouse See also sea slater

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Etymology

Origin of slater

First recorded in 1375–1425, slater is from the late Middle English word sclater. See slate ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Louise recounts a slater called John McWilliam, who fled to Stranraer after being accused of witchcraft for a second time, before going on trial in Edinburgh.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

He promised an updated list, but more than six month slater, it has yet to appear.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

So clever a workman was not likely to remain long a village slater.

From Industrial Biography, Iron Workers and Tool Makers by Smiles, Samuel

Oh, please God we live till Monday morning, we'll set the slater to mend the roof of the house.

From Tales and Novels — Volume 04 by Edgeworth, Maria

A slater on the slope of a neighbouring roof eyed me curiously.

From Lay Morals by Stevenson, Robert Louis

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