Slower

/ˈsloʊər/ adjective

Definition

comparative form of slow; moving or happening at a reduced speed

Etymology

From Old English 'slaw', related to Dutch 'sleeuw' and German 'schlau' (clever), originally meaning 'blunt' or 'dull'

Kelly Says

Ironically, 'slow' originally meant 'clever' or 'cunning' in some Germanic languages - the opposite of our modern meaning of mentally quick!

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