English word bloodbath comes from English bath, English blood
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| bath | English (en) | (historical, _, units of measure) A former Hebrew unit of liquid volume (about 23 L or 6 gallons). A building or area where bathing occurs.. A substance or preparation in which something is immersed.. A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.. The act of bathing. (transitive) To wash a person or animal in a bath. |
| blood | English (en) | (historical) One of the four humours in the human body.. (medicine, countable) A blood test or blood sample.. (member of a certain gang).. (obsolete) A lively, showy man; a rake; a dandy.. (obsolete) Temper of mind; disposition; state of the passions.. (obsolete) The juice of anything, especially if red.. A family relationship due to birth, such as that between siblings; contrasted with [...] |
| bloodbath | English (en) | (figuratively) An upset (as of a game with unexpected results, or a national presidential convention) or heavy defeat.. (figuratively, business) A large financial loss or massive layoff brought about by negative economic conditions.. (sports) An aggressive or very violent contest or confrontation.. A bath taken in warm blood used as a restorative or medical treatment.. Indiscriminate killing [...] |