martyry
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martyry
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From Late Latin martyrium (also 'martyrdom'), from Ancient Greek (martyrion), from (martys) 'witness'.
noun martyries
- A shrine in honor of a (usually religious, notably Christian) martyr, possibly at his grave. Major martyries are often traditional destinations of pilgrimages, hence become chapels or churches beyond the local parish needs
- A shrine at a site which "bears witness" to a crucial religious event not related to a tomb.
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noun a shrine in honor of a martyr
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Talk about this word "martyry." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/martyry. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. martyry. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/martyry "martyry." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/martyry.Cite this
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title = {martyry},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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