slan

Etymology
From Slan (1940) by A. E. van Vogt, a science fiction novel about persecuted—yet physically, mentally and morally superior—telepathic mutant humans. In the novel they are named after their alleged creator, Samuel Lann.

Noun

 * 1)  A fan of science fiction.

Etymology
From.

Verb

 * 1) to hit, to beat

Etymology 1
. Compare.

Adjective

 * 1) salty, saline

Etymology
From, probably originally a past passive participle meaning "(having been) salted".

Adjective

 * 1) salt, salty

Noun

 * 1)  someone lazy, slow (and slovenly)