What does "mortification" mean?
Mortification: That which mortifies; the cause of humiliation, chagrin, or vexation. It is one of the vexatious mortifications of a studious man to have his thoughts discovered by a tedious visit. L'Estrange.
Additional senses
- 2.(Scots Law) A gift to some charitable or religious institution; -- nearly synonymous with mortmain. See Chagrin.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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