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slather verb [ ˈslaðə ]

• spread or smear (a substance) thickly or liberally.
• "slather on some tanning lotion"

slather noun

• a large amount.
Origin: early 19th century: of unknown origin.

open slather

• freedom to act without restriction; free rein.
"you've got open slather here, lad—do what you like"



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