6. (Mus.)
Defn: To sing or perform in a smooth, gliding style; to connect smoothly in performing, as several notes or tones. Busby.
7. (Print.)
Defn: To blur or double, as an impression from type; to mackle.
SLUR
Slur, n.
1. A mark or stain; hence, a slight reproach or disgrace; a stigma; a reproachful intimation; an innuendo. "Gaining to his name a lasting slur." South.
2. A trick played upon a person; an imposition. [R.]
3. (Mus.)
Defn: A mark, thus [&upslur; or ], connecting notes that are to be sung to the same syllable, or made in one continued breath of a wind instrument, or with one stroke of a bow; a tie; a sign of legato.
4. In knitting machines, a contrivance for depressing the sinkers successively by passing over them.