1. (v. t.) To kill by surprise or secret assault\; to murder by treacherous violence.

2. (v. t.) To assail with murderous intent; hence, by extended meaning, to maltreat exceedingly.

3. (n.) An assassination, murder, or murderous assault.

4. (n.) An assassin.

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