noun
slain
slayn
noun
1
Those who have been killed, especially in battle.
"A memorial service was held for the slain of the war."
How to Use Slain
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPeople who have been killed, usually spoken of collectively and in a formal or literary tone.
When to use it
This noun use is formal/literary; "slain" is more commonly seen as the past participle of "slay" (e.g. "the dragon was slain").
Word Forms
the slain plural
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A memorial service was held for the _____ of the war.