(US, dated) organized crime groups responsible for killings in the 1930s and 1940s

(usually in phrases such as 'scream/howl/yell/shriek blue murder') A loud protest or angry outburst.

A weapon used to commit a murder.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of axe-murder

present participle of axe-murder

plural of murder board

(informal) A committee of questioners set up to review a proposal and/or to help someone prepare for a difficult oral examination.

plural of murder-hole

plural of murder hole

A slit or hole above the entrance to a fortification, thought to provide access for defenders to kill invaders.