Slaughterer (noun)

A person who kills animals for food or in the course of their profession.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french, from slaughteren "to slay", from a germanic base meaning "to hit".

Examples:

1. The local slaughterer provided the butcher with fresh meats.
2. The slaughterer was experienced and could efficiently kill the cows.
3. The job of a slaughterer is not for the faint of heart.
4. The slaughterer was skilled in the art of humanely killing animals.
5. The meat from the local slaughterer is always fresh and of high quality.