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murdrum

mur·drum
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mur-druh m]
    • /ˈmɜr drəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mur-druh m]
    • /ˈmɜr drəm/

Definitions of murdrum word

  • noun murdrum the killing of a human being in a secret manner. 1
  • noun murdrum the fine payable to the king by the hundred where such a killing occurred, unless the killer was produced or the victim proved to be a Saxon. 1

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Parts of speech for Murdrum

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murdrum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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