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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.

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