Thus, these places are sanctuaries in the strict sense of the word; they are probably the most primitive examples of their class and contain the germ out of which cities of refuge for manslayers and others might be developed.
This interpretation of the ceremonies observed by manslayers among many peoples might be supported by a large array of evidence; but to go into the matter fully would lead me into a long digression.
On the uncleanness of manslayers see also Tylor, Primitive Culture, ii.
According to the Old Testament manslayers could find shelter there only in the case of involuntary homicide; but this was undoubtedly a narrowing of the ancient custom.
Finally, as offenders are sacrificed to gods in order to appease their wrath, so manslayers are in many cases killed in order to satisfy their victims' craving for revenge.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "manslayers" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
