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Webster 1913 Edition

Martyrdom

Mar′tyr-dom

,
Noun.
[
Martyr
+
-dom
.]
1.
The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.
Bacon.
I came from
martyrdom
unto this peace.
Longfellow.
2.
Affliction; torment; torture.
Chaucer.

Webster 1828 Edition

Martyrdom

M`ARTYRDOM

,
Noun.
The death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of one's adherence to the faith of the gospel.
He intends to crown their innocence with the glory of martyrdom.

Definition 2024

martyrdom

martyrdom

English

Noun

martyrdom ‎(plural martyrdoms)

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

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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”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmɑː(ɹ).tə(ɹ).dəm/

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