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ordeal noun

  /ɔɹˈdil/ , /ɔːˈdiːl/
  • (historical) 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.
 beproeving
kwelling, ontbering
trial by ordeal
beproeving
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