slaughtering
|slaugh/ter/ing|
B2
/ˈslɔːtərɪŋ/
(slaughter)
mass killing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slaughter' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'slátr', where 'slátr' meant 'butcher's meat'.
Historical Evolution
'slátr' changed from Old Norse word 'slátr' and eventually became the modern English word 'slaughter'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'butcher's meat', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'killing animals for food or people in large numbers'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of killing animals for food.
The farmers were slaughtering the cattle for the market.
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Verb 2
to kill a large number of people or animals in a violent way.
The army was accused of slaughtering innocent civilians.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 17:54