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DEICIDE

\dˈe͡ɪsa͡ɪd], \dˈe‍ɪsa‍ɪd], \d_ˈeɪ_s_aɪ_d]\

Definitions of DEICIDE

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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The putting of Christ to death; one concerned in the crime.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The slaughter or murder of a god-applied to the crucifixion of Christ.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Latin] Act of putting to death a being possessing a divine nature;â€”act of putting Jesus Christ to death;â€”one concerned in putting Christ to death.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Death of our blessed Saviour.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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