"kingslayer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kingslayers [plural]
Etymology: king + slayer Etymology templates: {{compound|en|king|slayer}} king + slayer Head templates: {{en-noun}} kingslayer (plural kingslayers)
  1. (chiefly fantasy) One who kills a king. Categories (topical): Death, Fantasy, Fictional characters, People Synonyms: regicide Related terms: regicidal
    Sense id: en-kingslayer-en-noun-77wDDs1Y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fantasy

Inflected forms

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