Etymology

From the stem of slijten ‎(“to sell”) +‎ -erij ‎(“-ery”). Or alternatively, from slijter ‎(“shopkeeper who mainly sells alcholic beverages”) +‎ -ij ‎(“-y”). See also the usage notes at -erij.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /slɛi̯təˈrɛi̯/