martyrologist

noun

mar·tyr·ol·o·gist ˌmär-tə-ˈrä-lə-jist

: a writer of or a specialist in martyrology

Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of martyrologist was in 1676

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“Martyrologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martyrologist. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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