Ordeal
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control
Framework senses
- §1
- a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control
- §2
- a severe or trying experience
- §1 · legacy_primary
- a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine controlDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column