blōtere

blōtere, m.n: one who sacrifices. (BLO-teh-ruh / ˈbloː-tɛ-ɹə)

A pelican spills its own blood to revive its chicks. Bestiary of Ann Walsh. England, 15th century. Copenhagen, Kongelige Bibliotek, Gl. kgl. S. 1633 4º, f. 39v. [bestiary.ca]

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