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The act of mortifying, or the condition of being
mortified |
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The death of one part of an animal body, while the
rest continues to live; loss of vitality in some part of a living
animal; gangrene. |
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Destruction of active qualities; neutralization. |
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Subjection of the passions and appetites, by
penance, absistence, or painful severities inflicted on the body. |
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Hence: Deprivation or depression of self-approval;
abatement or pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation. |
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That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation,
chagrin, or vexation. |
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A gift to some charitable or religious institution;
-- nearly synonymous with mortmain. |
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