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ordeal - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'ordeal' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ordeal [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to trial by ordeal.
2 . Ordeal [ n.]
- An ancient form of test to determine guilt or innocence, by appealing to a supernatural decision, -- once common in Europe, and still practiced in the East and by savage tribes.
- Any severe trial, or test; a painful experience.