Sley (?), n. (Weaving) The
number of ends per inch in the cloth, provided each dent in the reed
in which it was made contained as equal number of ends. E.
Whitworth.
Sley, v. t. To separate or part the
threads of, and arrange them in a reed; -- a term used by weavers. See
Sleave, and Sleid.
Sley (?), n. [AS. sl?, fr.
sleÁn to strike. See Slay, v.
t.] 1. A weaver's reed. [Spelt
also slaie.]
2. A guideway in a knitting machine.
Knight.