What is the hidden meaning of slow?

Answer 1

imp. of Slee, to slay. Slew., Moving a short space in a relatively long time; not swift; not quick in motion; not rapid; moderate; deliberate; as, a slow stream; a slow motion., Not happening in a short time; gradual; late., Not ready; not prompt or quick; dilatory; sluggish; as, slow of speech, and slow of tongue., Not hasty; not precipitate; acting with deliberation; tardy; inactive., Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time; as, the clock or watch is slow., Not advancing or improving rapidly; as, the slow growth of arts and sciences., Heavy in wit; not alert, prompt, or spirited; wearisome; dull., Slowly., To render slow; to slacken the speed of; to retard; to delay; as, to slow a steamer., To go slower; -- often with up; as, the train slowed up before crossing the bridge., A moth.