| 单词 | lapidation |
| 释义 | lapidation (once / 454589 pages) n WORD FAMILY lapidate: lapidated, lapidation USAGE EXAMPLESBy the way they passed a sward of green, on which sundry little boys were engaged upon the lapidation of a lame duck. Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, The Caxtons — Complete(2010) Every citizen, with his sons, attended, carrying each two stones under his arms; and, if the accused were found guilty, lapidation instantly followed. Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis), The Great Events by Famous Historia...(2010) Writing for the stage, a man would have risked lapidation by uttering a whisper in that direction. De Quincey, Thomas, Biographical Essays(2010) n the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death) Syn|Hyper stoning corporal punishment the infliction of physical injury on someone convicted of committing a crime |
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