carnifex

Dictionary entries

• carnifex, (gen.), carnificis:

  Adjective · 3rd declension

  Frequency:

  Uncommon

  Dictionary:

  Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)

  = tormenting, torturing; murderous, killing; deadly;

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  acc. sg. (n.)

  nom. sg. (all)

  voc. sg. (all)
• carnifex, carnificis:

  Masculine · Noun · 3rd declension

  Frequency:

  Common

  Dictionary:

  Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)

  = executioner, hangman; murderer, butcher, torturer; scoundrel, villain;

  Entry →

  nom. sg.

  voc. sg.