First Known Use: 13th century
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1sleet
noun \ˈslēt\
: frozen or partly frozen rain
Full Definition of SLEET
: frozen or partly frozen rain
— sleety \ˈslē-tē\ adjective
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Origin of SLEET
Middle English slete; akin to Middle High German slōz hailstone
2sleet
intransitive verb
—used with it to say that sleet is falling
Full Definition of SLEET
: to shower sleet
First Known Use of SLEET
14th century
SLEET Defined for Kids
1sleet
noun \ˈslēt\
Definition of SLEET for Kids
: frozen or partly frozen rain
2sleet
verb
sleet·edsleet·ing
Definition of SLEET for Kids
: to shower sleet
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