Where does “manslaughter” come from?
Manslaughter derives from Middle English manslaȝter, a compound of man and slaȝter meaning the unlawful killing of a human being.
manslaughter (English): The slaying of a human being; The unlawful...
Definitions
- The slaying of a human being; The unlawful...
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Words derived from “manslaughter”