English Explanatory Dictionary

massacree

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of massacre.
  2. A bizarre and improbable sequence of events creating great confusion and fuss.
verb
  1. Alternative form of massacre.
noun
  1. One who has been killed in a massacre.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæ.sə.kɹi/

Word forms

massacree massacrees massacreeing massacreed

Etymology

Likely a corruption of English/French massacre, possibly from the Missouri French dialect. Originated in the Ozark Mountains; date unknown.

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