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slayer.

A killer; a murderer; someone who slays.

6 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsleɪə/UK
  1. A killer; a murderer; someone who slays.

  2. A butcher.

    uncommon
Where this word comes from

From Middle English slear, sleere, sleare, slaare, dissimilated from Old English slaga (“slayer”), equivalent to slay + -er.

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