man-killer

English

noun
Definitions
  • A murderer.
  • An animal that kills humans.
  • (slang) Someone who habitually seduces men.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English man-killer affix from English man (person, male person, adult male, human male, short for m, human) + English killer.

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English

killer

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