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ordeal

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Main Entry: or·deal
Pronunciation: \r-ˈdē(-ə)l, ˈr-ˌ\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English ordal, from Old English ordāl; akin to Old High German urteil judgment, Old English dāl division — more at deal
Date: before 12th century

1 : a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control <ordeal by fire>
2 : a severe trial or experience


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