life-taking
|life/tak/ing|
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/ˈlaɪfˌteɪkɪŋ/
causing death
Etymology
Etymology Information
'life-taking' originates from the combination of 'life' and 'taking', where 'life' refers to existence and 'taking' implies removal or cessation.
Historical Evolution
'Life-taking' evolved from the Old English word 'lyf' meaning 'life' and 'tacan' meaning 'to take'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take life away', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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