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murder

|mur/der|

🇺🇸

/ˈmɜːrdər/

🇬🇧

/ˈmɜːdə/

unlawful killing

Etymology

Etymology Information

'murder' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mordor', where 'mord' meant 'secret killing'.

Historical Evolution

'mordor' changed from Old English to the Middle English word 'murder', and eventually became the modern English word 'murder'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'secret killing', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unlawful premeditated killing'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.

The detective investigated the murder.

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Verb 1

to kill someone unlawfully and with premeditation.

He was accused of murdering his neighbor.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40