manslayer

[ man-sley-er ]

noun

1. a person who kills another human being.

Other Words From

• manslaying noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of manslayer¹

before 1000; Middle English; manslaer. See man, slayer ( def )

Example Sentences

The course to be followed by the involuntary manslayer was very minutely prescribed.

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As it was, the involuntary manslayer had thus to undergo a considerable penalty.

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If you read the Bible account, you will find that the manslayer had his liberty restored to him upon the death of the High Priest.

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But no city could afford shelter to the manslayer, excepting one of the six God had specially appointed.

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In Canaan of old, the manslayer was in danger of his life, whether he had killed one or several.

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