The Only Use of
slander
in
Leaves of Grass
- Curious in time I stand, noting the efforts of heroes, Is the deferment long? bitter the slander, poverty, death?†
Chpt 26
Definition:
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(slander) lie to damage the reputation of another; or the lies toldeditor's notes: The legal distinction between libel and slander is that libel is an oral offense while slander is written or published.