English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Auto-da-fe
(n.)
A judgment of the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal
condemning or acquitting persons accused of religious offenses.
Auto-da-fe
(n.)
An execution of such sentence, by the civil power, esp.
the burning of a heretic. It was usually held on Sunday, and was made a
great public solemnity by impressive forms and ceremonies.
Auto-da-fe
(n.)
A session of the court of Inquisition.