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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Slauchtirar,) Slachterrar, n. [Slauchtir n. Cf. e.m.E. slaughterer (Shakespeare).] One who kills in sense 1 or 2 of the noun. —1559 Inverness Rec. I 36.
Saing to hyme, commond theff and murderissar of Clan Chattan and slachterrar of tham
