Definition of martyr

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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..

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Martyred :: Martyred (imp. & p. p.) of Marty.
Martyrdom :: Martyrdom (n.) Affliction; torment; torture.
Martyrization :: Martyrization (n.) Act of martyrizing, or state of being martyrized; torture..
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..
Martyrly :: Martyrly (adv.) In the manner of a martyr.
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..
Passionary :: Passionary (n.) A book in which are described the sufferings of saints and martyrs.
Martyrology :: Martyrology (n.) A history or account of martyrs; a register of martyrs.
Decollation :: Decollation (n.) A painting representing the beheading of a saint or martyr, esp. of St. John the Baptist..
#NAME? :: -gies (pl. ) of Martyrolog.
Martyr :: 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..
Unmartyr :: Unmartyr (v. t.) To degrade from the rank of a martyr.
Martyrize :: Martyrize (v. t.) To make a martyr of.
Martyrship :: Martyrship (n.) Martyrdom.
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..
Martyrological :: Martyrological (a.) Pertaining to martyrology or martyrs; registering, or registered in, a catalogue of martyrs..
Stake :: Stake (v. t.) The piece of timber to which a martyr was affixed to be burned; hence, martyrdom by fire..
Martyr :: Martyr (v. t.) To put to death for adhering to some belief, esp. Christianity; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession..
Martyring :: Martyring (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Marty.
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..
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