Massacree
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of massacre. alt-of, alternative, dialectal
"For several years after they ravaged many places with fire and sword, committing many horrible barbarities, as their; countrymen settled here, joined them on all occasions, till Æthelred ordered a general massacree of them, which was executed November 13, 1002, which was severely revenged afterwards;"
- 2 One who has been killed in a massacre.
"Suffice it to say, that no very pleasant feelings existed (as indeed may easily be believed) between the families of the massacrors, and the massacrees."
- 3 A bizarre and improbable sequence of events creating great confusion and fuss. dialectal
- 1 Alternative form of massacre. alt-of, alternative, dialectal
"they never make their dromedaries gallop, but after having lost a battle, and when they are anxious to escape from a conquering and enraged enemy who would massacree them without mercy if they were overtaken."
Example
More examples"For several years after they ravaged many places with fire and sword, committing many horrible barbarities, as their; countrymen settled here, joined them on all occasions, till Æthelred ordered a general massacree of them, which was executed November 13, 1002, which was severely revenged afterwards;"
Etymology
Likely a corruption of English/French massacre, possibly from the Missouri French dialect. Originated in the Ozark Mountains; date unknown.
From massacre + -ee.
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