Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • A simplified spelling of sleeve.

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  • noun The part of a garment that covers the arm
  • noun A (usually tubular) covering or lining to protect a piece of machinery, asf
  • noun A protective jacket or case, especially for a record, containing art and information about the contents; also the analogous leaflet found in a packaged CD
  • verb to fit a sleev to

Etymologies

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From Middle English sleve, from Old English sliefe, slefe.

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