self-slaughter

noun

self-slaugh·​ter ˌself-ˈslȯ-tər How to pronounce self-slaughter (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-slaughter was in 1533

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Cite this Entry

“Self-slaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-slaughter. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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