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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.
He intends to crown their innocence with the glory of martyrdom.