Definition of Diecide

Definition of Diecide

De"i*cide (?), n. [L. deicida a deicide (in sense 2); deus god + cædere to cut, kill: cf. F. déicide.] 1. The act of killing a being of a divine nature; particularly, the putting to death of Jesus Christ. [R.]

Earth profaned, yet blessed, with deicide.

Prior.

2. One concerned in putting Christ to death.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

the killing of a god
the crucifixion of Jesus

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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