Definition of martyr

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Martyr (n.) One who, by his death, bears witness to the truth of the gospel; one who is put to death for his religion; as, Stephen was the first Christian martyr..

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Stake :: Stake (v. t.) The piece of timber to which a martyr was affixed to be burned; hence, martyrdom by fire..
Stationed :: Station (n.) One of the places at which ecclesiastical processions pause for the performance of an act of devotion; formerly, the tomb of a martyr, or some similarly consecrated spot; now, especially, one of those representations of the successive stages of our Lord's passion which are often placed round the naves of large churches and by the side of the way leading to sacred edifices or shrines, and which are visited in rotation, stated services being performed at each; -- called also Station o
Martyr :: Martyr (v. t.) To put to death for adhering to some belief, esp. Christianity; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession..
Martyred :: Martyred (imp. & p. p.) of Marty.
Aureole :: Aureole (n.) A celestial crown or accidental glory added to the bliss of heaven, as a reward to those (as virgins, martyrs, preachers, etc.) who have overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil..
Protomartyr :: Protomartyr (n.) The first martyr; the first who suffers, or is sacrificed, in any cause; -- applied esp. to Stephen, the first Christian martyr..
Unmartyr :: Unmartyr (v. t.) To degrade from the rank of a martyr.
Martyrize :: Martyrize (v. t.) To make a martyr of.
Martyrdom :: Martyrdom (n.) 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..
Proto- :: Proto- () A combining form prefix signifying first, primary, primordial; as, protomartyr, the first martyr; protomorphic, primitive in form; protoplast, a primordial organism; prototype, protozoan..
Martyrologic :: Martyrologic (a.) Alt. of Martyrologica.
Martyring :: Martyring (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Marty.
Martyrdom :: Martyrdom (n.) Affliction; torment; torture.
Martyrological :: Martyrological (a.) Pertaining to martyrology or martyrs; registering, or registered in, a catalogue of martyrs..
Martyr :: Martyr (n.) Hence, one who sacrifices his life, his station, or what is of great value to him, for the sake of principle, or to sustain a cause..
Martyrology :: Martyrology (n.) A history or account of martyrs; a register of martyrs.
#NAME? :: -gies (pl. ) of Martyrolog.
Martyr :: Martyr (v. t.) To persecute; to torment; to torture.
Martyrship :: Martyrship (n.) Martyrdom.
Martyrly :: Martyrly (adv.) In the manner of a martyr.
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