(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 21:34:46

A`bat`toir" (#), n.; pl. Abattoirs (#). [F., fr. abattre to beat down. See Abate.]

A public slaughterhouse for cattle, sheep, etc.

 

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