agonal1
/ˈaɡ(ə)nl/ /ˈaɡ(ə)nl/Somewhat rare
noun
An account of the life of a Christian martyr; a martyrology.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From post-classical Latin agonale from classical Latin agōn, in post-classical Latin sense ‘martyrdom’ + -āle.
agonal2
/aˈɡəʊnl/adjective
1Of or relating to an agon or public celebration of games.
2Characterized by competition; competitive; conflictual.
Origin
Late 18th century. From agon + -al, after French agonal relating to a contest and its etymon post-classical Latin agonalis of or relating to a contest.
agonal3
/ˈaɡ(ə)nl/ /ˈaɡ(ə)nl/adjective
Of or relating to the stage of death or the process of dying; occurring during this stage or process.
Origin
Late 19th century. Probably from French agonal from post-classical Latin agon death agony + French -al.
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- bareback
- barebacking
- bareboat
- bare-bones
- Barebones Parliament
- barefaced
- barefacedly
- barefacedness
- barefoot
- barefoot doctor
- barefooted
- barefoot runner
- barefoot running
- barehand
- barehanded
- bareheaded
- Bareilly
- bare-knuckle
- bare-knuckled
- barelegged
- barely
- barely-there
- Barenboim, Daniel
- bareness