Slip \Slip\, v. t.
   1. To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey
      gently or secretly.
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            He tried to slip a powder into her drink.
                                                  --Arbuthnot.
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   2. To omit; to loose by negligence.
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            And slip no advantage
            That my secure you.                   --B. Jonson.
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   3. To cut slips from; to cut; to take off; to make a slip or
      slips of; as, to slip a piece of cloth or paper.
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            The branches also may be slipped and planted.
                                                  --Mortimer.
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   4. To let loose in pursuit of game, as a greyhound.
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            Lucento slipped me like his greyhound. --Shak.
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   5. To cause to slip or slide off, or out of place; as, a
      horse slips his bridle; a dog slips his collar.
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   6. To bring forth (young) prematurely; to slink.
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   To slip a cable. (Naut.) See under Cable.

   To slip off, to take off quickly; as, to slip off a coat.
      

   To slip on, to put on in haste or loosely; as, to slip on a
      gown or coat.
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