to slip on

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

1.To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly. [1913 Webster]

He tried to slip a powder into her drink.— Arbuthnot.[1913 Webster]

2.To omit; to loose by negligence. [1913 Webster]

And slip no advantage That my secure you.— B. Jonson.[1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

The branches also may be slipped and planted.— Mortimer.[1913 Webster]

4.To let loose in pursuit of game, as a greyhound. [1913 Webster]

Lucento slipped me like his greyhound.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

5.To cause to slip or slide off, or out of place; as, a horse slips his bridle; a dog slips his collar. [1913 Webster]

6.To bring forth (young) prematurely; to slink. [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]