sleivene _pronounced (sleeve - een)
sleeveen n This expression is used when referring to a sly and deceitful person. It would be used in particular to describe a person who is very good at making the most for himself out of a business deal. Ex. "Some of those business men on Water Street are real 'sleivenes'". Yes...
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| Language: | English |
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1971
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/57850 |
| Summary: | sleeveen n This expression is used when referring to a sly and deceitful person. It would be used in particular to describe a person who is very good at making the most for himself out of a business deal. Ex. "Some of those business men on Water Street are real 'sleivenes'". Yes DNE-cit JH 6/71 Used I and Sup Not used Used I sleeveen, sleiveen, sleveen, slieveen, sleveens |
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