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martyrdom

noun
/ˈmɑː(ɹ).tə(ɹ).dəm/UK

Etymology

From Middle English martyrdome, martirdom, marterdom, from Old English martyrdōm (“martyrdom”), corresponding to martyr + -dom. Cognate with German Märtyrertum (“martyrdom”), Danish martyrdom (“martyrdom”), Swedish martyrdom (“martyrdom”), Norwegian martyrdom (“martyrdom”).

  1. inherited from martyrdōm
  2. inherited from martyrdome

Definitions

  1. The condition of a martyr

    The condition of a martyr; the death or suffering of a martyr; the death or suffering on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.

    • The ceiling had been painted with the martyrdom of some saint. Who shall place a bound to human folly, when both the inflicter and the endurer of torture have deemed that pain is acceptable in the sight of God?

  2. Extreme suffering, affliction

    Extreme suffering, affliction; torment; torture, especially without reason.

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