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cruciation Now rare or Obs. [ad. L. cruciātiōn-em, n. of action f. cruciare to cruciate.] Torture, torment.
15..Skelton's Wks., Epit. Dk. Bedford 85 By cruel crucyation He hath combryd hym sore. 1659Pearson Creed 297 Which cannot be annihilation, but cruciation only. 1862Mrs. Speid Last Years Ind. 17 The protection of my bonnet saved me from further outrage and cruciation. |