Etymology

great martyr

Today it means: A saint who was martyred after suffering great torture. Full definition →

Ancient Greek μεγαλομάρτυς
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  1. Ancient Greek · calque ofμεγαλομάρτυς
  2. English todaygreat martyr

Calque of Ancient Greek μεγαλομάρτυς (megalomártus).

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