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slew n Cp SLEW v.
   1 A short walk or stroll; turn (1897 J A Folklore x, 209); CRUISE n.
   1925 Dial Notes v, 342 [A] slew around. A short walk. 1937 DEVINE 45 I'll take a slew around the harbour before going to bed.
   2 Phr slew of your eye: a glance; hence, a very short time (1925 Dial Notes v, 342).
   1924 ENGLAND 320 One slew o' y'r heye. One look.
   3 A drink (of liquor); swig (P 152-58).
   C 71-115 ~ small drink of beer or wine.

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