noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who quells; one who overpowers or subdues.
2. 2
   A killer.

   "Jack the Giant-Queller"

Etymology

From Middle English queller, quellere, quellare, from Old English cwellere; equivalent to quell + -er.

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