Slay
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Anderson (1889)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
When not used in relation to bat-
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
This word, in an indictment, adds nothing to the force and effect of the word "kill," when used with reference to the taking of human life. It is particularly applicable to the inking of human life in battle; and, when it is not used m this sense, it is synonymous with "kill" State v. Thomas, 82 La. Ann. 35L
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
Signifies no more than " kill," and is not necessary in an indictment.^