"Slaughter" meaning in English

See Slaughter in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Originally named for someone who slaughtered animals for food. Etymology templates: {{l|en|slaughter|slaughtered}} slaughtered Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Slaughter
  1. A surname.
    Sense id: en-Slaughter-en-name-EMUC1F3L Categories (other): English surnames, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 93 7
  2. A town in Louisiana. Categories (place): Places in Louisiana, USA, Places in the United States, Towns in Louisiana, USA, Towns in the United States
    Sense id: en-Slaughter-en-name-LwHSCNT4

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