See Also: slur(4)(dictionary)
slur(5)(dictionary)
slur(medicine)
slur(2)(dictionary)
slur(3)(dictionary)
slur(1)(dictionary)
slur 2, noun(dictionary)
Slur Bow - Archery(gambling)
slur 1, verb(dictionary)
pace(4)(dictionary)

slur(3) (iou) and pace(2) (iou)


slur(3) (iou)



slur noun3. E17.
[from SLUR verb2.]
An insult, a disparaging remark; an imputation of wrongdoing; an aspersion; a stigma. E17.
cast a slur on, put a slur on, throw a slur on cast an aspersion on, slander, (also foll. by upon).
J. D. Sutherland Extremely angry at..a serious slur on his professional integrity.
Music. A curved line over or under two or more notes which are to be sung to one syllable or played or sung legato. M17.
Printing. A blurred or smudged impression; image distortion caused during the printing process, an instance of this. L18.
The action or an instance of slurring in pronunciation, singing, Writing, etc. M19.

pace(2) (iou)



pace noun2. Scot. & north. Also Pace. LME.
[Alt. of PASCH.]
Easter. Now usu. in comb., as pace egg.