sley Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sley noun

Etymology

AS. sl, fr. sleán to strike. See Slay, v. t.

Definitions

1. A weaver's reed. Spelt also slaie.
2. A guideway in a knitting machine. Knight.

Sley transitive verb

Definitions

1. To separate or part the threads of, and arrange them in a reed; -- a term used by weavers. See Sleave, and Sleid.