a1656 Bp. J. Hall (1660) ii. 23 As the snail cannot but leave a slime track behind.
1883 1 433/2 A terminal slime-gland accentuated by a short deep groove.
1896 R. Lydekker V. 570 A ciliated slime-secreting band.
1896 R. Lydekker VI. 344 The hinder end of the foot..terminating in a conspicuous mucus or slime-pore.