This word, in an indictment, adds nothing to the force and effect of the word ‘•kill,” when used with reference to the tak-ing of human life. It is particularly appii-cable to the taking of human life in battle; and, when it is not used in this sense, it is synonymous with “kilh” State v. Thomas, 82 La. Ann. 85L
Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
