"sleveen" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sleveens [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Irish slíbhín. Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|ga|slíbhín|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Irish slíbhín, {{bor+|en|ga|slíbhín}} Borrowed from Irish slíbhín Head templates: {{en-noun}} sleveen (plural sleveens)
  1. (Ireland, Newfoundland) An untrustworthy or cunning person. Tags: Ireland, Newfoundland
    Sense id: en-sleveen-en-noun-WbpteS1v Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Irish English, Newfoundland English

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