Slat, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Slatted; p. pr. & vb. n.Slatting.] [OE. slatten; cf. Icel. sletta to slap, to dab.] 1. To slap; to strike; to beat; to throw down violently.
How did you kill him?
Slated his brains out. Marston.
2. To split; to crack. Halliwell.
3. To set on; to incite. See 3d Slate.