man-killer

See also: mankiller

English

Alternative forms

• mankiller, man killer

Etymology

From Middle English man-killer, equivalent to man +‎ killer.

Pronunciation

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Noun

man-killer (plural man-killers)

1. A murderer.
2. An animal that kills humans.
3. (slang) Someone who habitually seduces men.

Translations

a murderer

• Chickasaw: hattak-abi'

See also

• lady-killer