† sletv.
Obsolete.
1. transitive. To flatten, lay flat.
ΘΚΠ
the world > animals > animal body > general parts > head and neck > [verb (transitive)] > lay flat the ears
slet?c1225
sleek1894
?c1225 (?a1200) Ancrene Riwle (Cleo. C.vi) (1972) 157 Þet scletteð [a1250 Nero sleateð] þe earen adun.
2. intransitive. To fall flat.
ΘΚΠ
the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > downward motion > falling > fall [verb (intransitive)] > fall down or from erect position > specifically of person or animal > fall flat or prostrate
streeka1325
platc1330
sleta1400
frontc1540
to measure (out) one's lengthc1580
a1400 K. Alis. (W.) 2262 Heore hors hedlyng mette, That heo to grounde y-swowe sletten.
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