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slain

/sleɪ̯n/ noun C1
  1. Those who have been killed.
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Evil that plagued us is slain, Death in the garden lies dead.
The Jungle Book, p. 85 · B2
He approached the Bull and said, “I have slain a fine sheep, my friend; and if you will come home and partake of him with me, I shall be delighted to have your company.” The Lion said this in the hope that, as the Bull was in the act of reclining to eat, he might attack him to advantage, and make his meal on him.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 76 · B2
I have not slain a single man of your troop.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 85 · B2
The Robber being slain, the timid companion ran up and drew his sword, and then, throwing back his traveling cloak said, “I’ll at him, and I’ll take care he shall learn whom he has attacked.” On this, he who had fought with the Robber made answer, “I only wish that you had helped me just now, even if it had been only with those words, for I should have been the more encouraged, believing them to be true; but now put up your sword in its sheath and hold your equally useless tongue, till you can deceive others who do not know you.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 91 · B2

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