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slaughterMain 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 market
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