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slaughter

Main Entry:: ¹slaugh·ter
Pronunciation:: \ˈslȯ-tər\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse slātra to slaughter; akin to Old English sleaht slaughter, slēan to slay — more at slay
Date:: 14th century

1: the act of killing; specifically : the butchering of livestock for market2: killing of great numbers of human beings (as in battle or a massacre) : carnage

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