murderess

noun

mur·​der·​ess ˈmər-də-rəs How to pronounce murderess (audio)
: a woman who murders

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The film’s big twist is that two of the main characters, Warren Webster and a mysterious murderess named Emily, are actually the same person. Literary Hub, 31 Oct. 2025 In performances at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City, the musical follows killers Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, two murderesses who use their criminal notoriety to find fame in the Vaudeville circuit. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 After Hunnam's turn leading the Monster franchise, Ella Beatty will step in for season 4 when the show focuses on Lizzie Borden, a 19th-century accused (but acquitted) murderess. Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025 So the murderess Winterton runs into Oscar at the opera. Alice Burton, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for murderess

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of murderess was in the 14th century

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“Murderess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/murderess. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

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