Droves (4)

I believe the answer is:

slew

(Other definitions for slew that I've seen before include "Killed in literary manner" , "Twist sideways" , "to take a turn" , "Greatly amused" , "Uncontrollable turn/slide" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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