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deicide
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De´i`cide
n.1.The act of killing a being of a divine nature; particularly, the putting to death of Jesus Christ.
Earth profaned, yet blessed, with deicide.
- Prior.
2.One concerned in putting Christ to death.

deicide
1. the killing of a god.
2. the killer of a god. — deicidal, adj.
See also: God and Gods

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