slither v also slether. Cp EDD ~ v 6 'cause to slide.' To skim a flat stone across surface of water in game of ducks and drakes; SKATE, SKIRR.
1937 DEVINE 19 And a penny to pay the old baker, A hop and a scotch in another notch, / Sletherum, sletherum [slether'em] take her. Q 67-89 ~ To skim rocks over water.
