parricide
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parricide¹
- /ˈpæ.ɹɪ.saɪd/ UK
Where it comes from
From Middle French parricide, from Latin parricīda, of uncertain origin, perhaps from pār (“equal”).
noun parricides
-
Someone who kills a relative, especially a parent.
I told him the reuenging Gods, / ’Gainst Paricides did all the thunder bend […]
Similar: parenticide
- Someone who commits treason.
parricide²
- /ˈpæ.ɹɪ.saɪd/ UK
Where it comes from
From Middle French parricide, from Latin parricīdium, of uncertain origin, perhaps from pār (“equal”).
noun parricides
-
The killing of a relative, especially a parent.
The new accusation brought by Urban against Manfred of murdering his sister-in-law's embassador – it may be observed that, tacitly, he acquits him of parricide, fratricide, and nepoticide – requires a little explanation.
Similar: parenticide
- The killing of a ruler, or other authority figure; treason.
Translations
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noun someone who kills a relative
| Español | parricida |
|---|---|
| Português | parricida |
| Français | parricide |
| Deutsch | Verwandtenmörder, Verwandtenmörderin, Elternmörder, Elternmörderin |
| Italiano | parricida |
noun killing of a relative
| Español | parricidio |
|---|---|
| Português | parricídio |
| Français | parricide |
| Deutsch | Parrizid, Verwandtenmord, Elternmord |
| Italiano | parricidio |
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