martyrology

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Noun
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CIDE DICTIONARY

martyrologyn. [Martyr + -logy.].
     A history or account of martyrs; a register of martyrs.  Bp. Stillingfleet.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

martyrology, n. (pl. -ies)
1 a list or register of martyrs.
2 the history of martyrs.

Derivative
martyrological adj. martyrologist n.
Etymology
med.L martyrologium f. eccl.Gk marturologion (as MARTYR, logos account)

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