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Etymology · Proto-Indo-European

*(s)lew-

4 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *(s)lew-, most common first.

slumberA very light state of sleep, almost awake.
litherLazy, slothful; listless.
lidderonOne who is lazy, idle, or bad; rascal; scoundrel; a weakling.
sloomA gentle sleep; slumber.