sleigh

Etymology 1

From Modern Dutch slee, from Middle Dutch slede, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *slidô. Doublet of sled and further related to slide.

noun

  1. A vehicle, generally pulled by an animal, which moves over snow or ice on runners, used for transporting persons or goods. (contrast "sled", which is smaller)
    Santa travels in a sleigh.

verb

  1. To ride or drive a sleigh.

Etymology 2

adj

  1. (obsolete) Sly.

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