preslaughter

adjective pre·slaugh·ter \ ˌprē-ˈslȯ-tər \

variants: or pre-slaughter

Definition of preslaughter

: of, relating to, or occurring in the time before an animal is slaughtered

preslaughter inspection of cattle

preslaughter testing

First Known Use of preslaughter

1928

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