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The act of killing a being of a divine nature; particularly, the putting to death of Jesus Christ.

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  1. n. The act of killing a being of a divine nature; particularly, the putting to death of Jesus Christ.
  2. n. One concerned in putting Christ to death.
  3. 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.
  4. n. The act of killing a being of a divine nature; particularly, the putting to death of Jesus Christ. n. One concerned in putting Christ to death.