burning times

noun

The era of persecution and execution of suspected witches, often incorrectly expanded to include the Early and High Middle Ages.

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Meanings

nounburning times (uncountable)
  1. derogatoryuncountableThe era of persecution and execution of suspected witches, often incorrectly expanded to include the Early and High Middle Ages.

Translations

Spanish los tiempos de la quemas
  • los tiempos de la quemasperiod of persecution of witches
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APA

burning times. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/burning%20times

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“burning times.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/burning%20times. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “burning times,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/burning%20times.

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