slaod1, m. (gs. ~a, pl. ~anna).1. Swath, layer. ~anna féir, arbhair, swaths of hay, of corn. An sneachta ina shlaodanna ar an talamh, the snow lying thickly on the ground. 2. Flowing mass. ~anna gruaige, flowing masses of hair. Bhí an fhuil ina ~anna leis, he was pouring blood. 3. Prostration, stupefaction. ~ tinnis, prostrating bout of illness. Bhí ~ codlata orm, I was heavy with sleep. 4. Float, raft. (Var:npl. ~a, gpl. ~)
slaod2, v.t. & i. (vn. ~adh m, gs. ~ta).1. Mow down, lay low. 2. (Of hair) Flow. 3. Drag, trail; trudge.