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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Slant, v. [e.m.E. slant (1521) to strike obliquely.] fig. To make an oblique reference to (at). —1610 Melvill 800.
His principall discours wes againes sacrielegious persounes, slanting at the late Patrounages
