murderment en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɜː(ɹ)də(ɹ)mənt/
Etymology
From murder + -ment.
Meanings
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(countable, obsolete, uncountable) murder
To her came message of the murderment.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| murderments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |