| Mortify (mortify) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| Mor"ti*fy |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Mortified (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Mortifying (?).] [OE. mortifien, F. mortifier,
fr. L. mortificare] L. mors, mortis, death +
-ficare (i |
To destroy the organic texture and
vital functions of; to produce gangrene in.
To destroy the active powers or essential
qualities of; to change by chemical action.
To deaden by religious or other
discipline, as the carnal affections, bodily appetites, or worldly
desires; to bring into subjection; to abase; to humble.
To affect with vexation, chagrin, or
humiliation; to humble; to depress.
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| Mortify (mortify) |
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| v. i. | |
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| Mor"ti*fy |
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To lose vitality and organic structure, as flesh of a living
body; to gangrene.
To practice penance from religious
motives; to deaden desires by religious discipline.
To be subdued; to decay, as appetites,
desires, etc.
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