cutthroat

Words with a similar base: cutthroat

'cutthroat'

[cutthroat.n.01] as in: someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat

'cutthroat'

[cutthroat.s.01] as in: ruthless in competition

Examples:
cutthroat competition
bowelless readiness to take advantage

Origins

					cutthroat (English)
├── cut (English)
│   └── cutten (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── throat (English)
    └── throte (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── þrote (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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