Etymology

killing

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Today it means: That literally deprives of life; lethal, deadly, fatal. Full definition →

Middle English kyllyng
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromkyllyng
  2. English todaykilling

From Middle English kyllyng; equivalent to kill + -ing.

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