Sledge (slj), v. i. & t. [imp. & p. p. Sledged (sljd); p. pr. & vb. n.
Sledging.] To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges. Howitt.
Sledge, n. [AS. slecge,from sleán to strike, beat. See Slay, v. t.] A
large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also
sledge hammer.
With his heavy sledge he can it beat.
Spenser.
Slee (sl), v. t. [See Slay.] To slay. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Sleek (slk), a. [Compar. Sleeker (-r); superl. Sleekest.] [OE. slik;
akin to Icel. slkr, and OE. sliken to glide, slide, G. schleichen, OHG.
slhhan, D. slik, slijk, mud, slime, and E. slink. Cf. Slick, Slink.] 1.
Having an even, smooth surface; smooth; hence, glossy; as, sleek hair.
Chaucer.
So sleek her skin, so faultless was her make.
Dryden.