4 entries under this word
(slou), n. [A-S. slôg, a hollow place, O. Ger. schlauch, an abyss, whirlpool, Gael. & Ir. sloc, slochd, a pit, pool, ditch, W. yslwch, a slough.] A place of deep mud or mire; a hole full of mire. “He's here stuck in a slough.” Milton.
(slŭf), n. [M. H. Ger. slūch, the skin of a serpent, N. H. Ger. schlauch, a skin, a leather bag or bottle, O. D. sloone.]
(slŭf), v. i. (Surg.) To separate from the sound flesh; to come off, as the matter formed over a sore.
To slough off, to separate from the living parts, as the dead part in mortification.
(slŭf'y), a. Resembling, or of the nature of, a slough, or the dead matter which separates from flesh.