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Definition of MARTYRDOM

Martyrdom
Martyrdom Mar"tyr*dom, n. [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.

Meaning of MARTYRDOM from wikipedia

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