Slaughteress
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Slaughteress is a noun meaning (dated, rare) A female slaughterer.
Meaning
(dated, rare) A female slaughterer.
Example Sentences
The messenger, himself a herdsman, gives an elaborate account of a raid upon the cattle of their husbands and fathers, which, as was natural with such enthusiastic slaughteresses was boldly and energetically, but very awkardly^([sic]) done.
Word Forms
- slaughteresses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include assassinatress, assassinatrix, slayee, soldieress, cleaneress, killeress.
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