01 n. The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified
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The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified(Med.) [Obs.]“The mortification of our lusts has something in it that is troublesome, yet nothing that is unreasonable.” — Tillotson.
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2.
Deep humiliation or shame, from a loss of pride; painful embarassment, usually arising from exposure of a mistake; chagrin; vexation.
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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.
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A gift to some charitable or religious institution; -- nearly synonymous with mortmain.(Scots Law) Also: mortmain