Catslaughter

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The killing of a cat, the slaughter of cats. uncountable

    "After a long and patient investigation of facts, the Coroner returned a verdict of wilful catslaughter against a party or parties unknown."

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ailurocidecaticidefelicidefelinicide

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"After a long and patient investigation of facts, the Coroner returned a verdict of wilful catslaughter against a party or parties unknown."

Etymology

From cat + slaughter. Compare manslaughter.

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