slater

noun

slat·​er ˈslā-tər 

1

: one that slates

2

[slate entry 1; from its color]

a

: wood louse

b

: any of various marine isopods

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Biographical Definition

Slater

biographical name

Sla·​ter

ˈslā-tər

Samuel 1768–1835 American (English-born) industrialist