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martyr.

martyr, especially a Christian martyr

6 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈmar.tyr]Classical-Latin[ˈmar.tir]
  1. martyr, especially a Christian martyr

    Ecclesiastical · Latin · declension-3 · feminine · masculine
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek μάρτυρ (mártur), later form of μάρτυς (mártus, “witness”).

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