Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An ancient mode of trying an accused person by means of fire. See
ordeal .
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Examples
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Taking these various manifestations in order, and beginning with the alleged power of resisting the action of fire, the reader will not need to be reminded of many seemingly well-authenticated cases of escape from the fire-ordeal.
The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II Various
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By the fire-ordeal the power of deciding was just as unequivocally left in their hands.
Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Charles Mackay 1851
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The clergy would not consent to a mode of settlement which they considered impious, but had no objection to try the merits of each chant by the fire-ordeal.
Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Charles Mackay 1851
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