| 释义 |
† ˈmartyress Obs.
[f. martyr n. + -ess.]
A female martyr.
1471Caxton Recuyell (ed. Sommer) I. 107 Alas my fader am I born vnder so vnhappy constellacion for to be a marteresse and prisonner. 1678Festa Anglo-Romana 125 St. Lucia..Unspotted Virgin, and Resolute Martyress. |