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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SLOAT

n.[from the root of L. claudo.] A narrow piece of timber which holds together larger pieces; as the sloats of a cart. [In New England, this is called a slat, as the slats of a chair, cart, etc. ]

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

SLOAT

Sloat, n. Etym: [See Slot a bar. ]

 

Defn: A narrow piece of timber which holds together large pieces; a slat; as, the sloats of a cart.