Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Slip \Slip\, v. t.
   1. To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey
      gently or secretly.

            He tried to slip a powder into her drink.
                                                  --Arbuthnot.

   2. To omit; to loose by negligence.

            And slip no advantage That my secure you. --B.
                                                  Jonson.

   3. To cut slips from; to cut; to take off; to make a slip or
      slips of; as, to slip a piece of cloth or paper.

            The branches also may be slipped and planted.
                                                  --Mortimer.

   4. To let loose in pursuit of game, as a greyhound.

            Lucento slipped me like his greyhound. --Shak.

   5. To cause to slip or slide off, or out of place; as, a
      horse slips his bridle; a dog slips his collar.

   6. To bring forth (young) prematurely; to slink.

   {To slip a cable}. (Naut.) See under {Cable}.

   {To slip off}, to take off quickly; as, to slip off a coat.
      

   {To slip on}, to put on in haste or loosely; as, to slip on a
      gown or coat.