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The act of stoning.

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  1. n. The act of stoning.
  2. n. the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)
  3. The act of stoning. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.
  4. n the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)