preslaughter

adjective

pre·​slaugh·​ter ˌprē-ˈslȯ-tər How to pronounce preslaughter (audio)
variants or pre-slaughter
: of, relating to, or occurring in the time before an animal is slaughtered
preslaughter inspection of cattle
preslaughter testing

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of preslaughter was in 1928

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“Preslaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preslaughter. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

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