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ordeal noun

  /ɔɹˈdil/ , /ɔːˈdiːl/
  • A painful or trying experience.
 calvaire, épreuve
  • A trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test (such as ducking in water), divine authority deciding the guilt of the accused.
 ordalie
trial by ordeal
ordalie
ordeal of the cross
jugement de la croix
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