Sleigh (?), a.

Sly.

[Obs.]

Chaucer.

 

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Sleigh (?), n. [Cf. D. & LG. slede, slee, Icel. slei. See Sled.]

A vehicle moved on runners, and used for transporting persons or goods on snow or ice; -- in England commonly called a sledge.

Sleigh bell, a small bell attached either to a horse when drawing a slegh, or to the sleigh itself; especially a globular bell with a loose ball which plays inside instead of a clapper.

 

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