martyrly

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Scrabble points
16
Words With Friends
16
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːtəli/ (UK)

Definition of martyrly

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Like a martyr; martyrish.
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adj

  1. Like a martyr; martyrish.

adv

  1. (obsolete, rare)In a way which befits or suggests a martyr.
    “they tell me 't were in vain to try, / And that the Edinburgh Review and Quarterly / Treat a dissenting author very martyrly.”

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Etymology

From martyr + -ly.

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