comorð
Comorð is a term derived from Old English, meaning "slaughter" or "killing." It is primarily found in historical texts and legal documents, often referring to a violent death, particularly one that occurs in a battle or as a result of criminal activity. The word's etymology connects it to notions of violent demise and the extinguishing of life.
In the context of Old English law, comorð could signify an unlawful killing, distinguishing it from accidental
The term is not commonly used in modern English, having been replaced by more specific and contemporary