carnufex
From LSJ
ἡ γὰρ συνήθεια δεινὴ τοῖς κατὰ μικρὸν ἐνοικειουμένοις πάθεσι πόρρω προαγαγεῖν τὸν ἄνθρωπον → for habituation has a strange power to lead men onward by a gradual familiarization of the feelings
Latin > English
carnufex (gen.), carnuficis ADJ :: tormenting, torturing; murderous, killing; deadly
carnufex carnufex carnuficis N M :: executioner, hangman; murderer, butcher, torturer; scoundrel, villain
Latin > German (Georges)
carnufex, -ficīna, s. carnifex, -ficina.
