What is one who kills, or attempts to kill, by surprise or secret assault; one who treacherously murders any one unprepared for defense called?
assassin — One who kills, or attempts to kill, by surprise or secret assault; one who treacherously murders any one unprepared for defense. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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