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martyry

[ mahr-tuh-ree ]

noun

, plural mar·tyr·ies.
  1. a shrine, chapel, or the like, erected in honor of a martyr.

martyry

/ ˈmɑːtərɪ /

noun

  1. a shrine or chapel erected in honour of a martyr

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Word History and Origins

Origin of martyry1

1250–1300; Middle English martirie suffering, martyrdom < Medieval Latin marty-rium martyrdom, martyr's grave < Late Greek martýrion. See martyr, -y 3

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