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manslayer

[ man-sley-er ]

noun

  1. a person who kills another human being.


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Other Words From

  • manslaying noun adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of manslayer1

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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