bloodguilt

noun

blood·​guilt ˈbləd-ˌgilt How to pronounce bloodguilt (audio)
: guilt resulting from bloodshed
bloodguiltiness noun
bloodguilty adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bloodguilt was in 1593

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“Bloodguilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloodguilt. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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