manslayer

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who commits homicide or manslaughter

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English mansleere derived from Old English mannslaga affix from English man (person, male person, adult male, human male, short for m, human) + English slayer.

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English

slayer

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